NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE

PE 13

TYPES OF SPORTS

Sports is an activity that requires physical actions and skills where individuals or teams compete under
a set of rule. it is classified into individual, dual, or team sports. INDIVIDUAL sports are played by one
participant on each competing side, DUAL sports are played by two competing pairs, while TEAM
sports are played with three or more players.

Some of the individual and dual games include badminton, bowling, boxing, lawn tennis, track
and field, table tennis, skating, swimming, and beach volleyball. Team sports include basketball,
football, softball and volleyball. howeve, there are some individual and dual sports that can be played
in teams, depending on the tournament of sponsoring sports organization some sports can also be
played indoors or both.

SPORT INDIVIDUAL DUAL TEAM

BADMINTON   

BOWLING 

BOXING  

FOOTBALL 

LAWN TENNIS   

TRACK AND FIELD  

TABLETENNIS/   
PINGPONG

SKATING   

SPORT INDIVIDUAL DUAL TEAM

SOFTBALL 

SWIMMING  

VOLLEYBALL 

VOLLEYBAL(BEACH) 

It is necesary to learn the basics of each sport in order to properly play the game. Nonetheless,
understanding how the game is played is most essential.
In whichever sports, the benefits of participating in a physical activity is the most significant

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENT OF INDIVIDUAL/DUAL SPORTS VS TEAM SPORTS

 individual sports foster a higher amount of discipline, self confidence, focus and passion. the
individual player is solely responsible for winning or losing, succeding or failing.
 team sports, many variable are considerd to determine the success or failure of the team.
although individual qualities and skills are helpful, performance will not rely on a single talent.
a team's performance or success depends on the collective effort of all its players.

WHAT DOES ONE NEED TO KNOW IN PLAYING SPORTS?

SOME OF THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS TO CONSIDER IN LEARNING SPORTS ARE;

 HISTORY- the inventor of the sports, country of origin, and development of the game.
 COURT DIMENSION/VENUE- where the games are played (indoor,outdoor or both),size,
different designs for male or female and safety procedures for the players.
 EQUIPMENT AND GEAR- proper protective gears, uniforms and outfits which also involve
safety of players and the officials.
 TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL SKILLS- technical skills are the basics of playing the
game(basketball-dribble,shoot,pass) while tactical skills are the strategies to take advantage
during the game.
 RULES OF THE GAME- set of rules on how the game is played, violations, penlties how to score
points, how many players are allowed etc.
 OFFICIATING - officials of the game, their duties and responsibilities of calling for violations,
penalties, points etc and regulating fair play.

TECHNICAL & TACTICAL SKILLS IN PLAYING SPORTS

In playing any sports, learning and developing skills help athletes improve in the game. these
skills involves physical training and game strategies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

These are the basic orfundamental skills needed to play the game. these are reuired in all
sports. it advances in degrees o levels as a player practices or get used to doing the skills. examples of
these are dribbling, passing and shooting in basketball, and ball reception, attacking/spiking an setting
in volleyball.

TACTICAL SKILLS

These are the decision-making skills or strategies used in the different situations during the
game. these may vary depending on the trainer or coach,skill level of an athletes, or the strength and
weakness of the opposing team,

A basic example is the use of the quick pass and movement against a taller but slower opponent in
basketball. The use of tactical decision during a game is called game sense.

FIVE STEPS IN TEACHING TACTICAL SKILLS

1. DISTINGUISING THE IMPORTANT DECISION

3. RECOGNIZING THE SIGNALS N SITUATION

4. GIVING APPROPRIATE TACTICAL OPTIONS

5. PLANING A PRACTICE GAME

In planning a training/practice, an individual must consider the following;

1. Preparation/Planning

 date, time, and duration of training/practice

2. Training Proper

 warm-up/stretching
 teaching new skills/practice of previously taught skills
 scrimmage/practice game
 cool down and assessment

FACTOR DEFINITION

FREQUENCY NUMBER OF SESSION IN A WEEK

INTENSITY DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THE EXERCISE OR WORK DEMAND

TIME DURATION OR DISTANCE COVERED IN AN EXERCISE SESSION

TYPE MODE OF EXERCISE OR ACTIVITY

Table1. the FITT principle

CHOOSING A SPORT

An activity/sport should be chosen based on individual's preference and lifestyle. Some or the
considerations that will guide an individual in their choices of sports include.

 weather extremities (hot or cold) for an outdoor sports activity

What are the health related and skill realated fitness in sports/physical activity?

HEALTH RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS- are the aerobic capacity, muscle strength, muscular endurance,
flexibility and body composition of an individual.

SKILL REALATED PHYSICAL FITNESS- is sometimes called sports fitness or motor fitness. the skill
related physical fitness is called as such because people who possess them find it easy to achieve high
levels of performance in motor skills. the components of skill related physical fitness are agility,
balance, coordination, power, reaction time and speed.

The table below presents examples of sports and movement in each component of skill-related
fitness.

SKILL REALTED EXAMPLES OF MOVEMENTS

AGILITY BASKETBALL changing directions to escape a defender

changing direction to hit the ball

TENNIS

BALANCE CYCLING riding a bicycle

GYMNASTICS performin on the balance beam

COORDINATION TABLE TENNIS hitting the ball

BASEBALL catching a ball

SOCCER kicking a soccer ball

REACTION TIME SWIMMING start to jump/ dive on the pool when the signal start

BASKETBALL getting the rebound

SPEED ATHLETICS running the 100m event

BADMINTON receiving a drop shot

BASEBALL stealing a base

POWER BASEBALL throwing a fast ball

what are the safety measures to avoid injuries in playing games or sports?

iIn taking in any physical activity, it is essential t first observed safety measures to avoid
unnecessary injuries. although certain injuries may not be avoided, most injuries can be prevented by
observing good judgement. the following are the safety measures to avoid injuries:

1. Safety Equipments- have the appropriate gears for the type of activity such as clothing,shoes and
protective gears that would prevent uneasiness and harm. also take into consideration the activity
area.

2. Hydration- keep your body hydrated with enough water or fluids during exercise or activity
especially during hot weather. drink a cup of water minutes before exercise and every 15 minutes
during your exercise to help your body replenish lost fluids.

3. Perform moderate -intensity physical activity- it is better to perform physical activities with
moderate intensity on a regular basis rather than occasional strenous activities. a vigorous workout
will tire your body easily and overstraining yourself cam lead to injuries. it also causes nausea and
body pains that would not go away quickly. maintain an exercise routine within comfort. forcing
yourself with too much intensity just to attain goals quickly is a mistake.

4. Weather Condition- wear appropriate clothes fo the weather. the clothing you wear have to make
you feel a little cool at the start of exercise. wear tight colored clothes during sunny days as not to
absorb too much heat and avoid overheating, and put on sun protection. during cold weather, a
thermal suit will help you keep warm. avoid using thick clothes for it constrains perspiation and can
cause your body temperature to go up.

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COURSE:

TIME&DAY OF PE:

ACTIVITY 1. KNOW, WANT, AND LEARN

List the sports that you know under the "what i know" column. on the "what I want to learn"
column write the things you still want to learn about the sports you listed lastly, on the "what I
learned" column write all the topics/skill that you have learned from your physical education class.
WHAT I KNOW? WHAT I WANT TO LEARN? WHAT I LEARNED?

*identify the basic skills and skill level if possible

ACTIVITY 2: SPORTS PARTICIPATION

Have you participated in any sports and describe your participation

LIST OF SPORTS PARTICIPATED DESCRIBE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORTS

MARIA ROWENA M. TAGUINOD