Domestic or home accidents—these are accidents that occur in the home, surroundings and neighborhood. Most of the accidents at home are in form of cuts, falls, poison, burns, electric shock, scalds, suffocation and dislocation as a result of slippery surfaces. CAUSES OF DOMESTIC ACCIDENTS Accessibility to sharp instruments like knives, razor blade, cutlass etc. […]
First aid This is the immediate and temporary care given to an accident victim or to a person who suddenly becomes sick until medical attention is provided by a qualified doctor or health practitioner. Safety- simply refers to the measures that are taken in other to be free from all types of danger in the
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF DANCE ACTIVITIES DANCE—dance is the movement of the body and feet to conform with the style of beats, songs and music. The different types of dance activities are Pre-colonial or folk/traditional dance- This is dancing to the rhythm of traditional beats or music produced by crude or local instruments like Agogo, Sekere,
TYPES OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EXAMPLES RECREATION- is the activity a person participates in voluntarily without monetary gain. It provides pleasure and amusement during the leisure time. LEISURE- Leisure is defined as the free time left over after the day`s work. DANCE-Is the act of moving the body in rhythmic pattern to the tempo of
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HABITAT OF LIVING THINGS This coral reef in the Phoenix Islands Protected Area is a rich habitat for sea life. Few creatures make the ice shelves of Antarctica their habitat What is an Habitat? A habitat is an ecological or environmental area that is inhabited by human, a particular species of animal, plant, or
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Energy is defined as “capacity for doing work”. Energy is needed for all activities that are performed by the muscles when stimulated by the nervous system. Contraction of the muscles causes movements around the joints. These movements when properly coordinated result in some types of skill performance such as jumping, kicking, clapping, running, throwing, dancing,
Meaning of Physical Fitness Physical fitness is an aspect of total fitness that is concerned with the physical well-being of an individual. Physical fitness is the ability of an individual to carry out his or her daily activities without undue fatigue and still have energy for social activities. Physical fitness can also be defined
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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MEANING OF FAMILY The family is the primary environment in which we all grow and develop. It provides the basic material needed for our survival, such as; food, shelter, clothing and our basic needs, guidance and love etc. DEFINITION OF TERM Family is a group of people that are related to one another by
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Female Genital- it refers to female outer or external sex organs; Mutilation simply refers to damage or change something so much that is completely spoiled or ruined. Female genital mutilation, it is the removal or cutting off of some or all of the female external sensitive genitals part of the female organ (clitoris) in
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BRIEF HISTORY OF HOCKEY Hockey is a both team and field game played with hockey sticks and a ball. The game originated from the ancient Greeks, Romans and Persians as early as 514 BC. The rich people played their Hockey on horse backs known as “POLO” In 1876, Modern Hockey clubs were formed. Ten years
Combined events are combination of track and field events. It started during the ancient Olympic Games to test the all-round athletic ability of the competitors. There are three types of combined events. These are: Decathlon (for men) Heptathlon (for both men and women) Pentathlon (for women) Decathlon: The term “decathlon” is a Greek term
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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Pole vault is a field event which involves jumping over a horizontally placed obstacle (bar) that is supported by two up-rights. The vaulter uses a pole as a lever for the uplift of the body. The pole vaulter is expected to lift himself or herself high up with the pole from a single take-off to
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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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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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Meaning of Communicable Diseases These are diseases that can be transferred from one person to another. Meaning of Disease A disease is a state in which one departs from normal functioning state of the body and is unwell. Meaning of Pathogens Disease causing organisms are called pathogens, or more commonly as germs, “Most pathogens are
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Meaning of Food Food is anything we eat whether solid or liquid that nourishes the body. Importance of Food Food is important for the following reasons: Food eliminates hunger It provides energy for various physical activities It enhances growth It is a resistance to disease Food makes one to recover from illness It serves as
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Meaning of Food Food is any substance which when taken into the body, serves to nourish and build up tissues as well as provide needed energy. Classes of Food There are six classes of food, namely: Carbohydrates Proteins Fats and oil Mineral salts Vitamins Water Classes of Food Sources Functions Carbohydrate yam, garri, cassava, yam
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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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