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CHAPTER 6 – Physical Activity &
Leadership training
Introduction to Physical Activity and Leadership
Training
6.1 Physical Activity : Physical activity simply means movement of the
body that uses energy.
The four main types of physical activity are—
1. Aerobic
2. Muscle – strengthening
3. Bone-strengthening
4. Stretching
Leadership –
Leadership can be described as the ability of an individual to influence,
motivate, and enable others to contribute toward the effectiveness and
success of an organization or a group of which they are members
.
Fig: Leadership
Leader - A person who can bring about change, therefore, is one who has the
ability to be a leader.
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Fig: Qualities of Leader
Or
A person or thing that holds a dominant or superior position within its field,
and is able to exercise a high degree of control or influence over others.
6.2 Qualities of a Leader
1. Awareness — As the leader of a team awareness is a key. A leader
showed be aware
of different scenarios.
2. Passionate – The leader should be passionate enough to motivate other
players.
3. Energetic
4. Friendliness and affection
5. Decisiveness
6. Technically skills
7. Intelligent
8. Teaching skill
9. Creative
10. Interest in Research
Leadership : Leadership is the quality of a person to lead others in a
family, society, tribe, group, or country.
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
L — Loyalty
E — Empathy
A — Accountability
D — Duty & Determination
E — Energy & Encouragement
R — Respect
S — Selflessness
H — Honorable and humble
I — Integrity & Innovation
P — Passion for and pride in work
Be a Leader!
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Role of a leader :
1. Organiser—A good leader in sports is a good organizer in organizing
different sports events.
2. Motivator—A leader in sports understands his students and their mental
needs. So, he plays the role of a good motivator.
3. Guardian—A good leader plays the role of guardian. A good leader
understands the personal problem of an athlete and provides a solution for
the problems.
4. Teacher—A good leader in sports performs the role of a teacher by helping
participants in developing teaching techniques, educate them and improve
their range of styles.
5. Psychologist—A good leader plays the role of a psychologist. He knows
the mental skills and toughness of their players.
6. Role model—As a leader, you should be able to set a role model
6.3 Creating leaders through physical education we
can make leaders through physical education by
adopting the following approach—
1. Give various responsibilities of an event
2. provide leadership training
3. Provide regular opportunity to improve
4. Recognize their achievement by facilitating them at different forums.
Have faith and confidence in your students if they are a defaulter.
6.4 Adventure Sports :
Meaning : Adventure sports are such type of sports, which involve
extraordinary speed, height, physical exertion, and surprising stunts.
Objectives of Adventure Sports
Aim: the main aim of adventure sports is to provide a carefully planned
stimulating environment which will help each individual and an excellent
foundation for creative learning and independence.
Objectives:
— Thrill, excitement, and fun.
— Exposure to nature.
— Self-assessment.
— Overcome fear and develop self-confidence
— Enhancement of decision making power.
— Channelizing energy.
— Stress Buster.
— Information and knowledge enhancement.
— Development of positive attitude toward life.
— Build concentration.
— Encouragement of social relationship and teamwork.
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— Develop motor and cognitive skills, creative learning.
— Inculcate values amongst children.
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Fig: Adventure sports
6.4 Types of Activities –
Camping:
Camping means going away temporarily to a place having temporary
accommodation. It is like going away from home to a new home (camp) with
limited facilities. There are various types of camping such as scout camp.
N.C.C. camp N.S.S. camp. Sports camp. adventure camp and social
camp etc.
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is a sport in which participants climb up, down or across a
natural rock or artificial rock walls. In rock climbing, the objective or goal of a
climber is to reach the end point or summit of a pre-decided route without
falling. There are different types of climbing such as Aid climbing, free
climbing, trade or traditional climbing “Sports climbing top rope climbing free
soloing and bouldering
Trekking:
Trekking means going on a long and difficult journey, especially on foot. Its
course often includes journey over mountainous regions and woods.
Types of trekking-
a) Easy trekking:- The individuals especially the beginners are offered easy
breaks.
b) Moderates trekking:- Moderates treats are slightly difficult and
challenging than easy breaks.
c) Strenuous trekking:- Strenuous trekking a lot of physical effort energy
and determination.
d) Difficult trekking:- Such type of trekking is suitable only for real
adventure seekers.
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River Rafting:
River rafting is another adventure sport. It is a river journey undertaken on a
raft or boat made of inflatable material. The difficulty of river rafting is from
grade I to VI
Fig: River Rafting
Mountaineering :-
Mountaineering is another type of adventurous sports prevailing all over the
world. It is one of the finest outdoor opportunities available to the lovers of
high places. Mountaineering is an adventurous sport that combines climbing
and hiking up mountains or mountain terrains.
Surfing – It is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a
surfer, rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which is usually
carrying the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily
found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or in rivers in the form of a
standing wave or tidal bore. However, surfers can also utilize artificial waves
such as those from boat waves and the waves created in artificial wave pools.
Fig: Surfing
Paragliding-
A sport resembling hang gliding, in which a person jumps from an aircraft or
high place wearing a wide, rectangular, steerable parachute.
Or
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of
flying paragliders; lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider
aircraft with no rigid primary structure.
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The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing comprising a large
number of interconnected baffled cells.
6.5 Safety Measures During Adventure Sports –
Warn up is necessary
Be hydrated
Follow rules and regulation
Follow good diet
Proper supervision
Proper environment
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