Physical Education and Health

• 20 september 2022
• 9781639894147

Samenvatting:

The educational discipline which aims to develop the physical competence, knowledge of movement, and safety to use these in a range of activities which promote an active and healthy lifestyle is called physical education. Physical fitness consists of various elements such as strength, endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and body composition. Physical education promotes the development of confidence and generic skills like communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. It includes the study of conventional games like badminton, football, basketball, etc., as well as modern day sports like fencing and skateboarding. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of physical education. Most of the topics introduced herein cover new techniques and the applications of this discipline. The book is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.