The effects of environmental pollution can be dangerous to life and properties. The following are the effects of pollution: Effects of Air Pollution Air pollution causes irritation in the throat, nose, lungs and eyes. It brings about global warming (greenhouse effect). It causes breathing problems. It aggravates existing health conditions such as asthma. Increases the […]
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uberty is the period when a person develops from a child into an adult. It is the time when the physical development of the secondary sexual characteristics begins.
Some of the professionals in physical and health education in Nigeria include: Harding J. Ekperigin Prof. M.O. Ajisafe Prof. John Adedeji Prof. James Abodunrin Amala Isaac Akioye A). Harding j. Ekperigin: He was all-round sportsman in his days. He formed the central committee of Amateur Athletics Association in 1944. He encouraged the formation of a
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(A) Functions of carbohydrates in food 1 , it supplies abundant energy to the body in the form of glucose 2. Help the body grow stronger 3. Satisfy hunger (B) Functions of proteins It repairs worn-out tissues. It helps the body to grow and repair body cells. Regulate body functions. (C) Functions of fats &
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Food is important to the human body because it performs the following functions: Provides energy for various physical activities For replacement, repair and multiplication of cells for growth For the maintenance of body heat For the manufacture of blood cells For the protection of the body against diseases For proper functioning of the body systems
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Table Tennis Equipment The table The net The bats The net supports The balls The towel The Basic Skills and Techniques The grip The service The footwork/stance The backhand stroke/drive The forehand stroke/drive The top spin The lob The half volley The push shot The drop shot The smash The Nature of the Game The
SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME School health programme can be defined as a programme of health activities designed and executed purposely to improve on the health status of the school child. The programme is about how to protect the health of a child and teach him or her to protect and promote his or her own health.
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Tennis is a popular sport that requires a combination of physical fitness, coordination, and technical skills. Here are some basic skills and techniques used in tennis: 1. Gripping the racket: There are different types of grips used in tennis, such as the Eastern grip, Continental grip, and Western grip. The grip you choose will depend
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EQUIPMENT IN TABLE TENNIS Table tennis equipment consist of; Table tennis bat Table tennis Ball Table tennis Net Table tennis board The playing court Socks and canvas The towels The net supports The Sports wear RULES OF TABLE TENNIS The choice of playing position at the table and order of service are determined by the
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There are five methods of drug use which allow drugs to enter the body: Swallowing Smoking Snorting Through suppositories Injecting MODES OF DRUGS USE Normal Use of Drugs These are drugs that produce desired effects. That is, when we use drugs according to doctor’s prescription. Normal use of drugs makes us get well. Examples
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Gymnastics and Swimming History of Gymnastics Gymnastics means naked art and it originated in ancient Greece. It is believed that the Chinese were the first people to develop activities that resembled gymnastics. The people that perform it are called ‘The Gymnasts’ and the place where the activities are carried out is known as ‘the gymnasium’.
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Gymnastic: Stunts (I) Sit up (II). Crab walks (III).  Cart wheel (IV). Head stand Stunts and tumbling activities Gymnastics comprises a series of motor skills. It includes activities performed on the floor and on apparatus. Floor activities could also be called stunts and tumbling. They are performed on the floor or ground without the use
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Javelin is a field event which involves the throwing of an implement (called Javelin) with one hand for distance over a horizontal surface. The competitor is called javelin thrower. The Javelin consists of three parts, the shaft, a cord grip and a mental head. The cord is the grip which is about the centre of
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Meaning of Food Food is any substance which when taken into the body of living organism is capable of maintaining growth and development. It regulates the body functions and controls harmful or dangerous substances that might enter into the body. Different Types of Food Rice Eggs Garri Vegetables Semovita Yam Bread Beans Tea Porridge
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What is ageing? Ageing is defined as a process of growing old, in which the physiological and skeletal system become weak and strength, power, ability e. t. c are lost gradually. Ageing is the process of growing old, reach the end of useful life, it is also a time in life when one becomes obsolescent.
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Martial arts have become an important part of many people’s lives, among both adults and children. Parents enroll their kids at schools to improve their focus and discipline. Many adults have made the practice of martial arts a way of life. Why are the arts important and why do they play such a central
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Recreation: Leisure and dancing activities Dance: local dances and examples, reason why People dance Costume What is dance? Dance is expressive movement of turning, twisting and rolling of the body (parts) to conform to the rhythm of a sound, beat or music. It is a way of expressing our inner feeling of joy and happiness.
Definition of Physical Education Physical education can be defined as the education that deals with the all round development of an individual through carefully selected physical activities. It can also be described as an integral part of the total process of education that makes use of selected and properly conducted physical activities in the development
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IDENTIFICATION OF ABUSERS AND THEIR TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION Drug abuse affects the body and mind of the user and often many of those around him or her. CHARACTERISTICS/EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSERSÂ Heroine Abnormal or excessive happiness Pain Shivering when not on the drug Cocaine Sleeplessness Lack of appetite Excessive happiness of depression when not
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There are four basic swimming strokes, which are: Front crawl or free style Breast Stroke Back stroke Butterfly stroke Front crawl or freestyle ; This is when a swimmer uses any stroke he chooses and rules relating breast Stroke, butterfly and back strokes do not apply. In turning and and finishing, the swimmer must
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