A sport is an activity that requires physical actions and skills where
individuals or teams compete under a set of rules.
Individual sports are played by one participant on each competing side.
dual sports are played by two competing pairs
team sports are played with three or more players.
The main and most obvious difference between these three kinds
of sports is the communication work
Kyle Bart (2017) emphasizes that “an
activity/sport should be chosen based
on an individual's preference and
lifestyle".
1. Choose the Sport Depending on the Type of Your Temper
2. Choose the Sport that you enjoy
3. Choose the Sport that Fits Your Lifestyle
4. Choose the Sport that Accommodates Your Fitness and Health Problems
Daian Moreno explains that, “in taking part in any physical activity, it is essential to first observe
safety measures to avoid unnecessary injuries.
Safety Equipment
Have the appropriate gears for the
type of activity such as clothing,
shoes, and protective gears that
would prevent uneasiness and harm.
Hydration
Keep your body hydrated with enough
water or fluids during exercise or activity
especially during hot weather.
Perform Moderate Intensity Physical
Activity
It is better to perform physical
activities with moderate intensity on a
regular basis rather than occasional
and strenuous activities.
Weather Condition
Wear appropriate clothes for the
weather.
Athletics
➢commonly known as Track and Field.
➢is a collection of sports events that =involve running, throwing, and jumping.
➢The name “athletics” is derived from
the Greek word “athlos” meaning “contest”Track and Field Has a long and rich history and has been
the central sport of the Modern Olymp
The first recorded Olympic game was in 776 B.C.
held at Ancient Greece.
The first modern Olympic Games were
established in 1896
Three Latin words “Citius, Altius, Fortius”
meaning “Faster, Higher, Stronger” were adopted
with permission as the Olympic Motto.
Baron Pierre de Coubertin played a central role in
the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896.
Running – events conducted on a track.
Sprint: events up to and including the 400
meters. Common lengths include:
• 60 meters (indoor only)
• 100 meters
• 200 meters
• 400 meters
Middle Distance Events:
Events from 600 meters to the mile.
• 600 meters (indoor)
• 800 meters (half mile)
• 1,000 meters (indoor)
• 1,500 meters (metric mile)
Long Distance Events:
• 3,000 meter run
• 5,000 meter run
• 10 ,000 meter run
Hurdles: events that require the runner
to jump over evenly spaced barriers
during the race.
Relays: races in which four athletes
participates as a team, passing a
baton in between.
• 4 x 100 meter relay Non-visual pass
• 4 x 400 meter relay Visual pass
Throwing Events
1. Javelin
2. Shot Put
3. Hammer Throw
4. Discus
Jumping Events
1. High Jump
2. Pole Vault
3. Triple Jump
4. Long Jump
Artistic Gymnastics (AG) – gymnastics
discipline where the gymnasts perform on
top of the heavy apparatus.
RHYTHMIC SPORTIVE GYMNASTICS (RSG) – an
aesthetic discipline perform to music while using
small hand apparatus that seem to be an extension
of the body.
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
The goal of competitive swimming is to be the fastest over a given dis
Stress is a reality that people
tance
encounter every day.
Stress-is a reaction of the body and
mind to unkind or challenging life
incidents such as tense feelings,
worry, and discomfort.
The enhancing influence in our
productivity and satisfaction is
called “eustress’’. •On the other hand, the harmful
physical consequence of stress is
called “distress’’. Distress or
negative stress often causes poor
performance.
stressor is an event or a
situation that causes stressful
situations, which are seen as
risks to the well-being of a
Person.
Major Life Changes.
The majority of stressors are key life
changes that influence an individual's
family and social life.
Everyday Problems
The stress or "hassles" we
encounter every day or
occasional petty incidents are
part of this group.
Physical Surroundings
The immediate surroundings affect
the level of day-to-day stress.
According to many studies, exercise
and sports participation release
chemicals called endorphins
Health-Related Fitness (HRF) Assessment is
a series of exercises that help evaluate your over
all fitness level and physical status
Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the
heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen
to the body tissues.
Body Composition is used to describe the
percentage of fat, bone, water, and muscle in
human body
Scientific evidence shows that a healthy body
composition will increase your lifespan; reduce
the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes,
insulin resistance; increase energy levels, and
improve self-esteem.
The BMI is one way to tell whether you are at
a normal weight, overweight, or obese. It
measures your weight in relation to your height.
Formula for BMI:
BMI= Weight (in Kilograms) /Height (in Meter)2
Measure stored body fat percentage by the relative
measurement of waist and hip.
Formula for WHR:
WHR= Waist Circumference (cm) /Hip Circumference (cm)
Muscular strength refers to how much force
you can exert or how much weight you can lift.
Muscular endurance is the ability of a
muscle to sustain repeated contractions against a
resistance for an extended period of time.
