FITT 04: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TOWARDS HEALTH AND FITTNESS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN AGRICULTURE

CHAPTER 1 • The National Basketball Association (NBA) is 94 by 50 ft.
LESSON 1 (29 by 15m). Most courts are made of wood.
Basketball • The top of the rim is exactly 10 ft. (3.05 m) above the
Basketball – A team sports played between two teams of five court and 4 ft. (1.2 m) inside the baseline.
players in an indoor rectangular court where each team try to
score by throwing the ball into the opponent’s goal, which is Backboard:
an elevated netted hoop called the basket.
• A backboard is a piece of basketball equipment.
One of the most popular and widely viewed sports across the • It is a raised vertical board with a basket attached.
globe. • Size of a basketball backboard
width: 6 feet (72 inches)
Invention of the Game
height: 3.5 feet (42 inches)
• The game of basketball as it is known today was created
• Size of a basketball rim
by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 in Springfield,
the diameter of the rim is 18”
Massachusetts, to condition young athletes during cold
months. Basket Net:
• Naismith was a physical education instructor at YMCA
International Training School (now known as Springfield The net shall be made by a white cord shall be:
College) in Springfield, Massachusetts. 1. Suspended from the ring.
• Naismith was tasked to create an indoor sports game to 2. Manufactured so they check the ball momentarily as
help athletes keep in shape in cold weather. It consisted of it pass through the basket.
peach baskets and a soccer style ball. He published 13 3. No less than 40 mm. and no more 450 in length.
rules for the new game. 4. Manufactured with 12 loops to attach it to the ring.
• He divided his class of eighteen into two teams of nine 5. The upper section of the net shall be semi- rigid.
players each and set about to teach them the basics of his
new game. The Ball:
• The objective of the game was to throw the basketball
• CIRCUMFERENCE- between 75 and 78 cm. (29.5 and
into the fruit baskets nailed to the lower railing of the
30.25 inches)
gym balcony. Every time a point was scored, the game
• WEIGHT- 600 and 650 grams. (20 and 22 oz.)
was halted so the janitor could bring out a ladder and
retrieve the ball. After a while, the bottoms of the fruit • AIR PRESSURE- around 8 lbs.
baskets were removed. • The ball is round and the outer casing should be either
• The first public basketball game was played in Leather, Rubber or other suitable Synthetic materials.
Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 11, 1892. Clothing:
Facilities and Equipment used for the Game Basketball
Basketball Court:

Game Clock:

• This is the clock that runs whenever the ball is in play and
stops whenever the balls goes out of bounds and when a
foul is committed.
• Shows how much time remains in the game.

Scoreboard:

• is a large board for publicly displaying the score in a game

• For the international games is 28 by 15 meters (aprrox.
or match.
92 by 49 ft.)
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN AGRICULTURE
• they used at least one scoreboard for keeping score, - The game consists of four periods of 10 minutes.
measuring time, and displaying statistics. - If the scores are tied, overtime periods of five minutes
will be played until one team has more points than
Function and Positions of Player the other (at the end of the 5-minute period)
1. Point Guard - this player typically the best dribbler and
4. Scoring
passer on the team.
- A basket scored from near the basket (inside the
2. Shooting guard - also called “two guard”, is typically a
three-point arc) is worth two points.
team’s best outside shooter on the team.
- A basket scored from far (beyond the three-point arc)
3. Small forward - is typically a better outside shooter and
is worth three points.
smaller than a power forward.
- A basket scored from the free-throw line is worth one
4. Power forward - are skilled rebounders.
point.
5. Center - is the tallest player on the team. The center’s role
5. Moving the ball
is to establish a position near the basket to allow
- The ball may either be passed from one player to
him/himself an easy jump shot.
another or dribbled by a player from one point to
another (bounced while walking or running).
- Before passing or shooting the ball, a player may take
two steps (without dribbling).
- Once a player has stopped dribbling, he may not start
to dribble again.
- Once the team in possession of the ball has passed the
half-court line, it may cross back over the line with
the ball.
6. Shot clock
- When a team gains possession of the ball, they have a
maximum of 24 seconds to attempt a shot.
- Additionally, offensive players may not remain within
the restricted area (key) for more than three
consecutive seconds.
7. Fouls
Five Basic Skills in Basketball - A personal foul occurs when there is illegal contact
1. Dribbling-ball - handling skills and knowledge of how to between two opponents. A player who makes more
spread your fingers for ball control. than five personal fouls is excluded from the game.
2. Shooting - ability to properly hold and throw the ball into - A foul made on a player attempting a shot results in
the air toward the basket while avoiding defenders. (e.g. the awarding of the same number of free-throws as
jumpshots, lay-ups, and free throws) those of the shot taken (two from inside the arc, three
3. Running - helps you to avoid defenders and get to the from outside). If a player is fouled but makes the
basket quicker. attempted shot, the shot counts and an additional
4. Passing - finding a teammate who is open for a shot for free-throw will be awarded.
the team to set-up scoring plays. - Once a team has made four fouls in a period, each
5. Jumping - jumpballs in the beginning (offensive) and additional foul (on a player not attempting a shot)
ability to jump when trying to block a shot (defensive) will result in the automatic awarding of two free-
Basketball Rules and Regulations throws.
1. Teams/number of players Technical Foul (or “Tech”) - a penalty for a violation of
- The teams of maximum 12 players, with a maximum conduct, such as abusive language of fighting.
of five players of each team on the court at any time.
- Teams may make as many substitutions as they like. Offensive Foul - called when the player with the ball charges
2. The Objective into a defender who is in a stationary, defensive position.
- The objective of the game is to put the ball in the
Defensive Foul - called after any unnecessary or illegal contact
opposing team’s basket.
either on the ball or away from the ball.
- The team with the most points at the end of the game
wins. Violations
3. Duration • 24-second violation - 3 in the key
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN AGRICULTURE
• Double Dribble - Charging

• Travelling - Eight-second violation

• Palming - Goaltending

Benefits of Basketball
• Health Benefits

✓ burn calories (an hour of basketball can burn 630-

750 calories)

✓ builds up muscles and tones the body

✓ can be a great vascular workout

✓ builds endurance

✓ increases flexibility, speed, and agility

✓ improves coordination

✓ develops good team player attitude

✓ develops concentration and self- discipline

✓ enhances confidence

✓ helps you make new friends