(A) Functions of carbohydrates in food 1 , it supplies abundant energy to the body in the form of glucose 2. Help the body grow stronger 3. Satisfy hunger (B) Functions of proteins It repairs worn-out tissues. It helps the body to grow and repair body cells. Regulate body functions. (C) Functions of fats & …
Food is important to the human body because it performs the following functions: Provides energy for various physical activities For replacement, repair and multiplication of cells for growth For the maintenance of body heat For the manufacture of blood cells For the protection of the body against diseases For proper functioning of the body systems …
Food, nutrition and health are three essentials of life for sportsmen and women. An adequate diet is important for them to excel in their various sporting activities. MEANING OF FOOD Foods are substances which when taken into the body yield materials which can produce energy, yield substances for growth and repairs of our body tissues. …
DISEASES Pathogens are very tiny organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye but which cause diseases when they enter the body. PATHOGENS The agent causing diseases are called pathogens. PATHOGENS OR DISEASE CAUSATIVE AGENTS ARE THE FOLLOWING Viruses Bacteria Fungi Protozoa Worms Rickettsiae DISEASES CAUSED BY PATHOGENS A disease is an incident that …
Judo is a martial art in which two opponents use movement, balance and leverage to gain advantage over each other. It was adopted from a traditional Japanese martial art known as jujutsu. Judo, a combative sport founded by a Japanese Professor Jigoro Kano in 1878. Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964 when the game …
Field events are the events which involve the throwing and throwing on the field where the height cleared and distance covered are measure to determine a winner. Field events can be grouped two: THE THROWS: are all the events which involve the throwing of some implements for distance. These implements are called missiles. Examples of …
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. Poorly …
First aid: – 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 …
What is Dance? 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 1. 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, Igba, Oja, …
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 …
Water supply-: water supply is the process by which water is provided for some use, e.g. to a home, commercial organization, community endeavors or individuals usually through a system of pumps and pipes. Meaning of water Water is a universal solvent. It is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atoms held together by …
Sewage Sewage is the liquid wastes from domestic, industrials and commercial effluents. It is the mixture of waste from human body and used water that is carried out of houses by sewers. It carries bacteria which can cause diseases such as cholera typhoid, dysentery. Sewage disposal- is the way and manner of getting rid of …
What is health? The world health organization (who) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The definition above reveals that someone may be physically well but emotionally or socially unwell. Determinants of health There are four general determinant of health. These …
Safety precautions simply refers to those necessary things that must be available or put in place in other to prevent injuries while engaging in an exercises Do your warm ups properly before involving in any strenuous exercises Always proceed from simple to complex Have a good knowledge and skills of the exercise you want to …
EXERCISES TO DEVELOP THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS MUSCLES STRENTH, ENDURANCE AND FLEXIBILITY Some exercises to develop muscle strength include; (A) Muscular strength is the ability of a group of muscles to generate and exert maximum force in a single effort during an activity to a point that no more repetition can be done …
A person is said to be physically fit if he or she is healthy and is able to do work and exercise adequately. Someone who is sick, malnourish, disable or overweight cannot be said to be physically fit. Though good health is important to physical fitness, exercises are needed regularly to keep fit The following …
Physical fitness is the ability of an individual to have sufficient energy to perform one`s work effectively without unnecessary fatigue and still have little extra as a to enjoy social activities and cope with emergencies after daily work Physical fitness can be simply defined as the ability of an individual to perform his or her …
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The terms physical education consist of two terms Physical and Education. Physical refers to the outward appearance of an individual in terms of the body composition. It refers to physical make-up or attribute of an individual as regard the trunk, head, hands, legs, height, weight etc. The physical attributes of an individual describe he or …
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: …
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 …