FITT 2 MIDTERMS

• PHYSICAL EDUCATIONIs the integral part of school curriculum, that aims to develop the physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of an individual; through well selected physical activities that will help students attain and maintain their well-balanced life.
• 1. Good HealthThe value of physical fitness can never be overstated. It's only in physical educational classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves thru proper grooming, healthy eating and regular exercise.
• 2. It's a preventive measure against diseaseMany doctors today agree that obesity is a serious health risk. Without any form of diet management and control with the numerous processed food students intake everyday compounded by a sedentary lifestyle.
• A student's health can easily be at risk to many diseases like chronic heart disease, hypertension and diabetes. Physical education in school is a preventive measure to teach students the value of regular exercise.
• 3. It's a Program for muscle strength and fitness• Physical education develops the student's motor skills and hand-eye coordination.• It also develops the upper body muscles through activities like doing push up as well the lower body muscles through stationary jumping jacks, 3min running and jumping exercises. Programs usually have core training exercises also like doing abdominal crunches.
• 4. It promotes academic learning.Physical health allows students to function even better in classrooms. A good cardiovascular system developed from regular exercise promotes excellent blood and oxygen circulation. This means more nutrients circulate through out the body which includes the brain. This circulation produces longer attention span during classes allowing longer concentration and absorption.
• 5. It builds self esteem.

  Students who are active in physical activities like basketball, volleyball, martials arts and running just to name a few are more confident with themselves according to most social school studies. It's probably because of the self discipline and dedication to excel in a sport that brings out the best in students.
• 6. It develops cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship skill.

  Most physical education programs are holistic. The program allows student to interact together to a common goal and that is to win and excel physically. It brings out the competitive sides of students working both body and mind but also promotes sportsmanship.
• 7. It promotes a physically active lifestyle.The purpose of physical education is to instill in students, at an early age, the value of self preservation and choosing a lifestyle that is good for both the mind and body.
• 5 ASPECTS OF INDIVIDUAL: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Spiritual
• MentalOur nervous system is divided into two; central nervous system and peripheral system, these two systems played a very important role in our movements as well as in making right decisions. Physical activities help us to condition and develop our mind to become more active and alert.
• PHYSICALThe basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology would help individual to appreciate and encourage in engaging more in Physical activities; to develop to skeletomuscular and cardio vascular and endurance and strength, and to sustain daily life activities with out uncle fatigue.
• SocialTo have a lot of friends and acquaintances is something that you be proud of. One way of gaining a lot of friends is to know their temper and how to deal with it. There are four temperaments; Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholic, and Phlegmatic. PE helps us to expose ourselves in different people knowing and applying these things in our life would broaden the horizons of our social life and we can say we posses a good self esteem within us.
• EmotionalHeart is the most sensitive part of our body. The Bible mentioned in Jerimiah 17:9 "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: Who can know it?" Our emotion makes us fell happy and sad, good and bad, it depends upon our choices. PE helps us to become more mature individuals through various physical activities by mingling and playing with other people.
• 5 kinds of love1.Eros - Romance, lowest form of love2. Phileo - Friendship3. Storge -4. Agape - Unconditional love, Christian virtues
• SpiritualThe spiritual aspect of an individual is the most important part to be develop. The bible mentioned in Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." and in Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom...."
• Benefits of being knowledgeable in PEBeing knowledgeable with proper understanding of PE activities will help you become more flexible and versatile individual you will experience a more healthier and happier life, a life that is free from stress, burnout, insecurities, and boredom. You will look young, feel young, and feeling good all the time
• Physical FitnessPhysical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness (a state of health and well- being), and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations). Physical fitness is generally achieved through correct nutrition, exercise, hygiene and rest.
• Physical fitness-is a state of well-being with low risk of premature health problems and energy to participate in a variety of physical activities.
• • Fitness commonly defined as the capacity to carry out the day's activities without undue fatigue.
• 1. You're more likely to live a long and healthy life.Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. It also reduces the risk of having a stroke. In one eight year study of more than 20,000 men, those who were lean but unfit had twice the risk of death as those who were lean and fit.
• 2. You'll have more energy, strength and stamina.People who complain that they don't have enough energy to exercise fail to realize that working out gives you energy. In one study, middle-aged women who lifted weights for a year became 27% more active in daily life than before they started lifting weights. Regular exercise also increases your strength
• 3. You'll keep excess body fat off.If you try and lose weight simply by dieting. You'll lose some muscle along with any body fat you lose and you'll slow down your metabolism. If your weight loss program includes exercise, you'll lose body fat without losing muscle and without slowing down your metabolism. If you're currently at a healthy weight, regular exercise will help you avoid putting on excess body fat in the future.
• 4. You'll keep your bones strong.Both men and women start losing bone mass around age 35. lifting weight can not only stop the loss of bone mass, but in some cases it can even reverse it. This drastically reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Weight bearing exercises like walking and running also help keep bones strong.
• 5. You'll prevent or reduce low back pale.Strengthening your abdominal and lower back muscles can help prevent low back pain, and it can also reduce discomfort if you already suffer from this pain
• 5. You'll keep your mind sharp.Multiple studies have confirmed that regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your mind. Regular exercise improves brain function, which helps prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
• 7. You'll improve your mood.A large amount of research shows that you have a better sense of well-being following a workout. Thanks to chemicals released in the brain during exercise, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress and anger are diminished during workout
• 8. You'll get sick less often.Both aerobic exercise and weight lifting strengthen the immune system. The stronger your immune system, the less often you'll get sick.9. You'll sleep betterPeople who exercise regularly fall sleep faster and wake up less often during the night than people who are sedentary.
• 10. You'll enjoy life more.Life is much more enjoyable when you're fit and health. You look good and you feel good, and you're more productive in everything you do.Why is physical fitness important? Because many common health problems are the result of a sedentary lifestyle and they can be minimized or prevented by improving your physical fitness.
• COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS:

  HEALTH RELATED

  SKILL RELATED
• Health Related Components


  • Cardiovascular Fitness
  • Body composition
  • Flexibility
  • Muscular strength
  • Muscular endurance
• Cardiovascular Fitness


  The ability of the circulatory system (Heart and Blood vessels) to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise
• Body composition


  The relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass (muscle, bone water, etc.)
• Flexibility


  The range of movement possible at various joints
• Muscular strength


  The amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction of a muscle
• Muscular endurance


  The ability of a muscle group to continue muscle movement over a length of time
• b. Skill Related ComponentsThose aspects of fitness form the basis for successful sport or activity participation.-Speed: The ability to move quickly from one point to another in a straight line.-Agility. The ability of the body to change direction quickly-Balance: The ability to maintain an upright posture while still or moving-Coordination. Integration with hand and/or foot movements with the input of the senses.-Reaction Time. Amount of time it takes to get moving.-Power: The ability to do strength work at an explosive pace.
• Importance/Benefits of Aerobics1.Control body fat2. Increases resistance3. Increase general stamina4. Decreases tension and aid in sleeping5. Reduction of risk developing common aches/pains6. Reduction of pre-mature death
• Proper Sequence of Aerobic exercises programCardio or Aerobic Phase (Low/high impact exercises, - Lower and upper extremities)Post CardioCool Down
• Warm-up•Description:•Slow pace movement, low impact movement.•Purpose:•Increase blood flow and body temperature.•Reminder:•Start with slow and easy movement