Physical And Health Education (P.H.E)

Pathogens diseases and their preventions

Pathogens, those elusive and microscopic adversaries, are the root cause of numerous ailments that afflict both humans and various other living organisms. These stealthy agents of disease come in various forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, and they wield a formidable ability to invade the body, disrupt its normal functions, and trigger a range

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FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF FOOD

CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are one of the essential macronutrients that play a crucial role in providing energy for the body. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, with a general chemical formula of (CH2O)n, where “n” represents the number of repeating units, or monomers. Carbohydrates come in various forms, including simple sugars like glucose,

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Contact and Non – Contact Sports

Contact Sports Contact sports are a category of athletic activities in which participants engage in physical contact with opponents as an integral part of the game. In these sports, physical contact is not only permitted but is often a fundamental element of the gameplay. Contact sports can vary widely in terms of rules, objectives, and

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Benefits of Contact and Non – Contact Sports

Contact sports are a category of sports in which physical contact between athletes is an integral part of the game. These sports involve athletes coming into deliberate and often aggressive physical contact with each other as they compete to achieve a specific objective, such as scoring points, gaining possession of a ball, or defending against

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HIV/AIDS – MEANING, SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS

The Meaning of HIV/AIDS The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was first reported in the Los Angeles city of California in 1980. It was first diagnosed in a gay man (homosexual). AIDS is the most severe form of HIV infections. The virus only lives in human and not in animals,

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PATHOGENS, DISEASES AND THEIR PREVENTIONS

DISEASES Pathogens are very tiny organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye but which cause diseases when they enter the body. PATHOGENS The agent causing diseases are called pathogens. PATHOGENS OR DISEASE CAUSATIVE AGENTS ARE THE FOLLOWING Viruses Bacteria Fungi Protozoa Worms Rickettsiae DISEASES CAUSED BY PATHOGENS A disease is an incident that

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Fresh Approach to School Health Programme

The acronym FRESH means focusing resources on effective school health. This is a skilled-based programme activity approach implemented at the school health programme level. It is aimed at improving the health status and educational level of school-age children: especially the  most deprived group of children in the developing world To establish school health programmes, there

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FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Food, nutrition and health are three essentials of life for sportsmen and women. An adequate diet is important for them to excel in their various sporting activities. MEANING OF FOOD Foods are substances which when taken into the body yield materials which can produce energy, yield substances for growth and repairs of our body tissues.

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Environmental Pollution

The environment simply refers to our immediate surroundings. Environmental pollution is the contamination of the environment with harmful, toxic, and hazardous substances. Environmental pollution lowers the quality of the air, the land, or the water. Pollution: This can be defined as the release of substances that contaminate the environment and makes living difficult or unpleasant.

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Equipment, Facilities, Rules & Officials of Tennis

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES OF TENNIS These are; Tennis court The racket The ball Post and net Sports wear The towels The rest rooms for the players and officials The players stands The umpire stand RULES AND REGULATIONS IN TENNIS The court must be of the required standard measurement for singles and doubles with other facilities

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STRIKING/FIELDING

Striking/Fielding Games are activities in which players score points by striking an object and running to designated playing areas or prevent opponents from scoring by retrieving the object and returning it to stop the play. By playing these games, participants will learn the key skills and tactics for games such as Baseball, Cricket and Softball.

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TENNIS

The game of tennis is said to have developed from handball. Hand ball originated from Ireland. Tennis was formally called lawn tennis when the playing area was done on lawns only. The modern game of tennis was introduced in 1873 by Major Walter CloptonWingfield, a British army officer. Mary Outerbridge introduced the game into United

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PREVENTION OF POLLUTION

Pollution control should be included in federal legislation. Keep your car in good running condition to avoid emissions. Encourage planting of trees and discourage deforestation. Share a ride or carpool. Development of innovative pollution prevention program Choose to walk or ride a bicycle whenever possible. Educate the public about pollution. Establish and implement green policies

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