Objective

The main objective of the health and physical fitness program is to promote the importance of staying healthy by maintaining a healthy life style and encourage the student community to be more active and eat healthy.

Course Outcome

• The students will be able to identify and assess their own health and fitness.
• They will also acquire knowledge and demonstrate skill to safely engage others into physical activities and exercise.

Module I: (3 Hours)

• Introduction
• Meaning and definition of health

Module II: (4 Hours)

• Dimensions of health

Module III: (3 Hours)

• Introduction and definition of physical fitness

Module IV: (4 Hours)

• Endurance
• Strength
• Speed
• Flexibility

Module V: (6 Hours)

• Components and benefits of physical fitness
• Factors influencing physical fitness

Practical: (10 Hours)

• Various stretching
• Rotational and flexibility exercises
• Aerobic and anaerobic exercises

References

• Dick, Frank W. (1980) sports training principles. London : Lepus Books.
• Bucher, Charles A. (1979) foundation of physical education CV Mosby Co St Louis