BENEFITS OF CONTACT SPORTS It builds up muscles and aids physical fitness. It develops endurance skills, self-confidence and self-reliance. It improves body mobility, agility and flexibility. It promotes stamina. It also corrects bad postures. BENEFITS OF NON-CONTACT SPORTS It improves concentration and mental focus. It builds self-esteem and confidence. It provides means of recreation. It […]
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Causes of Diseases Diseases are caused by the following factors: Inadequate nutrition Lack of Exercise Dirty environment Use of unsafe water Improper disposal of sewage and refuse Not seeking and getting treatment on time Overcrowding and poor ventilation Bad/poor health habits Ignorance Preventive Measures against Diseases Diseases can be prevented in the following ways:
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Meaning of Physical Fitness Physical fitness is the ability of an individual to perform his daily work well without feeling too tired and still have reserve energy in case of emergency. Components of Physical Fitness The components of physical fitness are: (a) Health related components (b) Skills or performance related components (a) The
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What is safety rule? Safety rules are the instruction that guides us during exercise to prevent us from been harmed. Safety rules in physical education Do enough warm-ups exercise before any physical activity Do not throw any object anyhow. Do not do any physical activity that is too difficult for your age. Pay attention to
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What is health? The world health organization (who) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The definition above reveals that someone may be physically well but emotionally or socially unwell. Determinants of health There are four general determinant of health. These
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The knowledge of safety education prevents injury on the playground. It prevents body deformity. It helps to avoid accidents. It helps to develop the pupils’ physicålly. It helps to maintain environmental cleanliness. Knowledge about safety encourages children to play freely without any fear. Presentation Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic. Step II: Teacher introduces
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Judo is a martial art in which two opponents use movement, balance and leverage to gain advantage over each other. It was adopted from a traditional Japanese martial art known as jujutsu. Judo, a combative sport founded by a Japanese Professor Jigoro Kano in 1878. Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964 when the game
Martial art: Karate History, importance Rules and regulations of karate Taekwondo history, importance Rules and regulation Official and their duties, Skills of taekwondo. HISTORY OF KARATE Historical background Karate was invented in Okinwate in China. It was later developed to meet global acceptance. It was introduced to Nigeria through the armed forces. It was
MEANING OF MARTIAL ARTS Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental and spiritual development; and entertainment or the preservation of a nation’s intangible cultural heritage. The term martial arts refer to all of the various systems
MEANING OF SICKNESS AND ILLNESS A DISEASE is an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning. PATHOGENS: Any disease-producing agent (especially a virus, bacterium or other microorganism) MEANING OF SICKNESS It is a state when the body is not in a comfortable position It is the unsoundness of the body It is illness, disorder,
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BASIC SKILLS IN CONTACT SPORTS (FOOTBALL) Tackling Passing Goal keeping Kicking Dribbling Heading Trapping etc. BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES (Volleyball) Service Spiking Blocking Digging Setting BASIC SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES OF NON CONTACT SPORTS (Swimming) Buoyancy means the ability to float in water with confidence. Propulsion in water this mean the way the body is pushed
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Å good sleep and rest help us to: Work properly. Think easily and clearly. Act quickly and correctly. Communicate clearly. Learn fast. Be attentive. Be mentally and physically sound daily. Factors Affecting Sleep These are things or situations that will not allow you to sleep or sleep well. You may not be able to
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Physical fitness is the ability of an individual to have sufficient energy to perform one`s work effectively without unnecessary fatigue and still have little extra as a to enjoy social activities and cope with emergencies after daily work Physical fitness can be simply defined as the ability of an individual to perform his or her
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Definition of Contact and Non – Contact Sports Contact Sports are sports that allows for partial or full body close interaction between two or more opponents without contradicting the context of fair play. The sports / games allow the opposing players / teams to operate within the same court, field or arena. Examples are football,
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DISEASES CAUSED BY PATHOGENS The following are the diseases caused by pathogens: Typhoid Diarrhoea Tuberculosis Syphilis Chicken pox Dysentery Cholera Measles Influenza Mumps Common cold Effects of Diseases on Athletes’ Performance in Physical Activities Diseases have some negative effects in athletes’ performance in physical activities. The following are some of them: Decreased performance Muscle
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Be quiet for å while before going to bed. Å noisy place is not good for sleeping. There should be enough air in the room. Cover yourself with warm clothing Sleep where there is no bright light. Do not sleep in å room with too many people We need sleep, rest, food and enough exercises
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Definition of Health Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being of an individual and not merely the absence of diseases or infirmities. Health may be regarded as a balance of physical, mental and social aspect of life in a human being. Aspects of Health Health is generally classified under two aspects,
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Definition of Recreation Recreation can be defined as participation in sporting activities during our leisure time. It is a voluntary participation in which no monetary gain is expected. It is done after one’s daily job, usually for fun, enjoyment, social and physical benefits. Definition of Leisure and Rest Leisure is one’s free time and
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Volley ball was invented by William Morgan in America in the year 1895. The International Volleyball Association was formed in 1947. Volleyball became an Olympic game in 1964 and was first played at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The Nigeria Volleyball Federation was formed in 1970 with Dr. J.C. Omoruwa as its first chairman.
SOURCES OF DRUG SUPPLY – TRAFFICKING The source of drug supply are numerous and everywhere. Both registered and unregistered are supplied inside commercial buses and at motor parks. They are also supplied at restaurants, beer parlors, hotels, club house, patient medicine stores, clinics, hospitals, pharmaceutical stores, supermarkets as well as those who go about on foot
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