<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.