Considered by many basketball fanatics and experts as the greatest basketball player of all time
Michael Jordan was cut from varsity basketball team
How Michael Jordan became great
1. Pushed himself to be better
2. Practiced harder to improve his skills
3. Understood the game better
Michael Jordan dominated the highest level of professional basketball and went on to become a sports icon
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Michael Jordan's jersey number
Types of sports
Individual sports
Dual sports
Team sports
Individual sports
Played by one participant on each competing side
Dual sports
Played by two competing pairs
Team sports
Played with three or more players
Dual sports
Badminton
It is necessary to learn the basics of each sport in order to properly play the game
Understanding how the game is played is more essential than learning the basics
The benefits of participating in a physical activity is the most significant
Individual sports
Foster a higher amount of discipline, self confidence, focus, and passion
The individual player is solely responsible for winning or losing, succeeding or failing
Team sports
Many variables are considered to determine the success or failure of the team
Individual qualities and skills are helpful, but performance will not rely on a single talent
A team's performance or success depends on the collective effort of all its players
Important aspects to consider in learning a sport
History
Court Dimensions/Venue
Equipment and Gear
Technical and Tactical Skills
Rules of the Game
Officiating
Technical Skills
The basic skills needed to play the game, advances in degrees or levels as a player practices or gets used to doing the skill
Tactical Skills
The decision making skills or strategies used in different situations during the game, may vary depending on the trainer or coach, skill level of an athlete, or the strength and weakness of the opposing team
Guidelines in choosing sports preferences
Weather extremities for an outdoor sports activity
Enjoyment derived from the activity
Previous activities tried and enjoyed
Financial capacity or budget
State of health and level of fitness
Other activities that will give motivation
Health Related Fitness Components
AerobicCapacity/CardiovascularEndurance
MuscularStrength
MuscularEndurance
Flexibility
BodyComposition
Skill Related Fitness Components
Agility
Balance
Coordination
ReactionTime
Speed
Power
Safety measures to avoidunnecessaryinjuries in playinggames or sports
Safety Equipment - use appropriate gears
Hydration - keep the body hydrated
Performmoderateintensity physical activity on a regular basis