Foundations of Physical & Health Education
The chapter provides foundational knowledge for Grade 8 students in the IB Physical & Health Education program, emphasizing the importance of diverse fitness components such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. It also discusses training principles, nutrition basics, exercise physiology, safe lifestyle choices, and first-aid practices to promote lifelong health and fitness.
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What we have learnt
- Fitness comprises various components that require specific training strategies.
- Nutrition plays a crucial role in growth, performance, and recovery.
- Understanding exercise physiology can lead to safer and more efficient training methods.
Key Concepts
- -- Cardiovascular Endurance
- The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to muscles during prolonged physical activity.
- -- Muscular Strength
- The maximum amount of force that a muscle or group of muscles can exert in a single effort.
- -- Flexibility
- The ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion.
- -- Body Composition
- The ratio of fat mass to lean mass (muscles, organs, bones, etc.) in the body.
- -- Progressive Overload
- The gradual increase of stress placed upon the body during exercise training.
- -- Hydration Science
- The study of body water balance, including fluid compartmentalization and the importance of electrolytes.
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