Physical Education

Active Recreation
Week 3
Physical Activity can be defined as any
movement of the body that requires
energy expenditure. This includes any
motion you do through the day .
 Food is the body's fuel; proper
nutrition leads to better performance.
Provide your body with the right
nutrients, and you'll be rewarded with
higher energy, more muscle and faster
recovery.
Intensity refers to the rate at which the
activity is being performed or the
magnitude of the effort required to
perform an activity or exercise. It can
be thought of "How hard a person
works to do the activity“.
Common Types of
Sport Injuries
 Sprains - Overstretching or tearing the
ligaments results in a sprain. Ligaments are
pieces of tissue that connect two bones to one
another in a joint.
Strains - Overstretching or tearing muscles or
tendons results in a sprain. Tendons are thick,
fibrous cords of tissue that connect bone to
muscle. Strains are commonly mistaken for
sprains. Here’s how tell them apart.
 Knee injuries - Any injury that interferes
with how the knee joint moves could be a
sports injury. It could range from an
overstretch to a tear in the muscles or tissues
in the knee.
 Swollen Muscles - Swelling is a natural
reaction to an injury. Swollen muscles may
also be painful and weak.
Achilles tendon rupture - The
Achilles tendon is a thin,
powerful tendon at the back of
your ankle. During sports, this
tendon can break or rupture.
When it does, you may
experience sudden, severe pain
and difficulty walking
Eating Habits
When your body doesn't get the nutrients it needs, your
immune system becomes weak and your risk of illness
goes up. Because food is the body's fuel, proper
nutrition leads to better performance. Provide your body
with the right nutrients, and you'll be rewarded with
higher energy, more muscle and faster recovery.
 Nutrition can help enhance athletic
performance. An active lifestyle and
exercise routine, along with eating
well, is the best way to stay healthy.
Eating a good diet can help provide the energy you need to
finish a race, or just enjoy a casual sport or activity. You are
more likely to be tired and perform poorly during sports
when you do not get enough;

●Calories
●Carbohydrates
●Fluids
●Iron, vitamins, and other minerals
●Protein