<h1><strong>INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definition of Physical Education</li> <li>Objectives of Physical Education</li> <li>Components of Physical and Health Education</li> <li>Scope/Branches of Physical Education</li> <li>Definition of Health</li> <li>Meaning of Health Education</li> <li>Objectives of Health Education</li> <li>Scope/Branches of Health Education</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Definition of Physical Education</strong></h2> 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 of the whole individual.   <h2><strong>Objectives of Physical Education</strong></h2> The objectives of physical education include the following: (i) Physical development (ii) Mental development (iii) Social development (iv) Emotional development (v) Skills development   <h2><strong>Components of Physical and Health Education</strong></h2> Physical and health education is made up of two broad subjects, namely;

<h1><strong>PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY CONDITIONING</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Physical Fitness</li> <li>Components of Physical Fitness</li> <li>Characteristics of a Physically Fit Person</li> <li>Importance of Physical Fitness</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Physical Fitness</strong></h2> 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.   <h2><strong>Components of Physical Fitness</strong></h2> The components of physical fitness are: (a) Health related components (b) Skills or performance related components   (a)<strong> The health related components are:</strong> (i) Muscular power (ii) Muscular strength

<h1><strong>RECREATION, LEISURE AND DANCE ACTIVITIES</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definition of Recreation</li> <li>Definition of Leisure and Rest</li> <li>Definition of Dance</li> <li>Components of Recreation</li> <li>Types of Activities Under the Two Components of Recreation</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Definition of Recreation</strong></h2> 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.   <h2><strong>Definition of Leisure and Rest</strong></h2> Leisure is one’s free time and this embraces what one does to gainfully occupy his free time. Rest is a state of being free from activity and disturbance. It helps to prevent tension. The best state of rest is sleep.   <h2><strong>Definition of Dance</strong></h2>

<h1><strong>PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY CONDITIONING PROGRAMME</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Exercises to Develop Strength, Endurance and Flexibility</li> <li>Safety Precautions While Performing Exercises</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Exercises to Develop Strength, Endurance and Flexibility</strong></h2> The following exercises are designed to develop strength, endurance and flexibility: 1.<strong> Strength development: </strong>Pull up, press up, knee bend, sit up, weight training. 2.<strong> Endurance development: </strong>Circuit training (running on the spot--- squat thrust---- press up---Harvard step up----tread mill----windmill----squat jump----sit up) 3.<strong> Flexibility development: </strong>Windmill, duck walk, hurdle stretch, bending from the trunk, bending the neck sideways, bending forward and backward, trunk flexion standing, trunk extension.

<h1><strong>BENEFITS OF RECREATION AND DANCE</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>The Benefits of Recreation and Dance</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>The Benefits of Recreation and Dance</strong></h2> The following are the benefits of recreation and dance: (i) They are an unconscious use of leisure time. (ii) They reduce juvenile delinquency, crimes. (iii) They create room for social integration.

<h1><strong>ATHLETICS: SHOT PUT</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definition of Shot Put</li> <li>Table of Specification for Shot Put</li> <li>Basic Skills and Techniques of Shot Put</li> <li>Execution of Basic Skills and Techniques of Shot Put</li> <li>Types of Putting the Shot</li> <li>Rules and Regulations Governing Shot Put Throw</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Definition of Shot Put</strong></h2> Shot Put is a field event that involves the putting of a missile called the shot for a horizontal distance. A competitor is allowed three trials. Put is made from within a circle of 2.135m in diameter to a landing sector of 40⁰.   <h2><strong>Table of Specification for Shot Put</strong></h2>

<h1><strong>ATHLETICS: DISCUS</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definition of Discus</li> <li>Table of Specification for Discus</li> <li>Basic Skills and Techniques in Discus</li> <li>Execution of Basic Skills and Techniques in Discuss</li> <li>Rules and Regulations Governing Discus Throw</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Definition of Discus</strong></h2> Discus is a field event which involves throwing a missile called discuss for a horizontal distance. A competitor is allowed three trials; the throwing is made from within a throwing circle of 2.50m in diameter to a landing sector of 40^o.   <h2><strong>Table of Specification for Discus</strong></h2>

<h1><strong>RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING SHOT PUT AND DISCUS THROW</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Rules and Regulations Governing Shot Put and Discuss Throw</li> <li>Safety Precautions in Shot Put and Discus Throw</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Rules and Regulations Governing Shot Put and Discuss Throw</strong></h2> The following are the rules and regulations governing shot put and discuss throw: (i) The throwing sequence must begin within the sector and end within the sector. (ii) The thrower must not step beyond the step board before and after the throw.