ATHLETICS: DISCUS
Definition of Discus 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… Read More »ATHLETICS: DISCUS
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Definition of Discus 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… Read More »ATHLETICS: DISCUS
Definition of Shot Put 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.… Read More »ATHLETICS: SHOT PUT
The Benefits of Recreation and Dance The following are the benefits of recreation and dance: (i) They are an unconscious use of leisure time. (ii) They reduce juvenile delinquency, crimes.… Read More »BENEFITS OF RECREATION AND DANCE
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… Read More »RECREATION, LEISURE AND DANCE ACTIVITIES
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.… Read More »PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY CONDITIONING PROGRAMME
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… Read More »PHYSICAL FITNESS AND BODY CONDITIONING
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… Read More »INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
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… Read More »WATER SUPPLY
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… Read More »SEWAGE AND REFUSAL DISPOSAL
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… Read More »PERSONAL, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
SAFETY MEASURES IN CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT SPORTS Safety Measures in Contact Sports The playground must be kept clean; that is, remove all dangerous materials on the field e.g. stones, broken… Read More »CONTACT AND NON-CONTACT SPORTS
Definition of Non-contact Sports Non-contact sports are those sports where participants should have no possible means of impact, such as sprinting, swimming, darts, snookers where players use separate lanes or… Read More »NON-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… Read More »CONTACT SPORTS
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… Read More »BALL GAMES – SOCCER
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… Read More »VOLLEYBALL
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… Read More »FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS CLASSES OF FOOD
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… Read More »FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH
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… Read More »Pathogens diseases and their preventions
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… Read More »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… Read More »Benefits of Contact and Non – Contact Sports