Physcial And Health Education (P.H.E)

PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY CONDITIONING PROGRAMME

Exercises to Develop Strength, Endurance and Flexibility The following exercises are designed to develop strength, endurance and flexibility: Strength development: Pull up, press up, knee bend, sit up, weight training. Endurance development: Circuit training (running on the spot— squat thrust—- press up—Harvard step up—-tread mill—-windmill—-squat jump—-sit up) Flexibility development: Windmill, duck walk, hurdle stretch, bending […]

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PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY CONDITIONING

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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INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

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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WATER SUPPLY

What is Water? Chemically a molecule of water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom held together by covalent bonds. Water is precious to man’s existence as it is needed in agriculture, sports, industry, and domestic affairs. Water may be hard or soft. Hard water is not good economically as more soap

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SEWAGE AND REFUSAL DISPOSAL

Meaning of Sewage and Refuse Refuse refers to all solid wastes such as pieces of paper leaves, garbage, ashes and dead animals while sewage refers to liquid wastes such as urine, kitchen wastes or water from laundry. Types of Sewage There are basically three types of sewage, namely: Domestic Sewage Industrial Sewage Storm Sewage Methods

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PERSONAL, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

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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CONTACT SPORTS

Definition of Contact Sports Contact sports are sports that emphasize or require physical contact between players. Some sports such as martial arts are scored based on impacting an opponent, while others include rugby and football which require tackling of players. Examples of Contact Sports The following are examples of contact sports: Wrestling Judo Karate Boxing

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BALL GAMES – SOCCER

History and Development of Soccer The true origin of soccer is difficult to determine but soccer otherwise known as football could be linked to the Greeks and Romans. The game was later brought to England by the Romans Soldiers. In 1863, the London Football Association established the first set of rules of the game. The

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VOLLEYBALL

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.

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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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FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH

FOOD, CLASSES AND IMPORTANCE Food can be defined as any substance that can be metabolized by any organism to give and build tissues. It is a substance which when taken into the body, yields materials which can produce energy, and yield substances for growth and repair of our body tissues. Good food is one of

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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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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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Examples of Non – Contact Sports

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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Contact and Non – Contact Sports

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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Sources of Water Supply

Water Supply Water is one of the most abundant natural resources that covers about 80% of the Earth’s surface. It is very important because it is needed by every creature. The body system contains approximately 75% of water. Most of the food we take comprises water. It helps the flow of blood, prevents dehydration, regulates

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OBSTACLES TO PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH

Physical development is the process that starts in human infancy and continues into late adolescent concentrating on gross and fine motor skills as well as puberty. As a child learns what their bodies can do, they gain self-confidence, promoting social and emotional development. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH Physical development is divided into two areas,

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PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE

PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE – LIFE SAVING SKILLS AND DEVELOPING POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIOR Drug abuse is an ongoing problem in many communities, creeping into the lives of all people of all ages and from all walks of life. PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE Life – saving skills and developing positive health behavior are program designed to

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IDENTIFICATION OF ABUSERS

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 ABUSERS 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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