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HSS 202: Fundamentals of Physical Education & Well-Being

Learning Objectives:

Objective of this course is to introduce students about health and physical education with a scientific approach. Inculcate the importance of maintaining a healthy-active lifestyle. Impart a fair understating of Yoga for mental well-being.

Lecture #1: Importance of Physical Education (PE). Why study PE? Objectives, Benefits of PE, Fundamentals of wellness and a discussion on the course structure.

Course Contents:

1. Physical Education: World and Indian history (Lecture 2 & 3)

  • 1.1 Brief of world and Indian history of PE
  • 1.2 Play and sports, sports for all and role of UNICEF

    • 2. Philosophical, physiological, psychological, social basis of PE (Lecture 4 & 5)

  • 2.1 Philosophies of PE.
  • 2.2 Physiological, psychological, social fundamentals of PE.

    • 3. Components, conditioning & concept of physical fitness (Lecture 6-9)

  • 3.1. Endurance, Strength endurance, Muscular strength, Flexibility, Speed and Co- ordination.
  • 3.2. Muscle physiology and different approaches during exercises and Body types.
  • 3.3 Basics of strength training. Major muscle groups & functions

    • 4. Energy systems during physical activity, nutrition & balanced diet (Lecture 10-13)

  • 4.1 ATP-CP, Lactic acid and Aerobic energy system
  • 4.2 Micro and Marco nutrients, water, hydration, water intoxication
  • 4.3 Training zone – resting heart rate, Maximum heart rate
  • 4.4 Relationship of exercise and nutrition (Pre-exercise meals, carbohydrate loading)

    • 5. Exercise physiology (Lecture 14 & 15)

  • 5.1 Acute and chronic responses of exercises
  • 5.2 Effects of physical activities/exercise on different systems

    • 6. Posture and Postural deformities (Lecture 16 & 17)

  • 6.1 Definition of posture, Types of posture, Postural deformities
  • 6.2 Role of posture in the management of Obesity and other Health Ailments

    • 7. Theory and practice of Yoga (Lecture 17-19)

  • 7.1 Introduction to Yoga essentials: Meaning & definition of Asana and Pranayama.
  • 7.2 Ashtang Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyan, Samadhi.
  • 7.3 Meditation and Breathing techniques

    • 8. Basic principles of designing a workout routine (Lecture 20)

    9. Sport injuries: prevention & management (Lecture 21)

    Practical Sessions (1-hour sessions):

    1. Warming up and Limbering down
    2. Basic rules and demonstration of Football
    3. Basic rules and demonstration of Basketball
    4. Basic rules and demonstration of Cricket
    5. Basic rules and demonstration of Volleyball
    6. Basic rules and demonstration of Badminton
    7. Basic rules and demonstration of Athletics: I (Track based)
    8. Basic rules and demonstration of Athletics: II (Field based)
    9. Yoga demonstration: I (Asanas)
    10. Yoga demonstration: II (Pranayama)
    11. First Aid basic procedures: CPR, Lifesaving skills and Injury management
    12. Viva/ demonstration-based examination

    Course details and Assessment guidelines :

    1. A 4-credit mandatory course consists of theory and practical
    2. Offered to BS-MS 2 nd Year.
    3. Total 40 Hours (21 Hrs Theory + 12 Hrs Practical + 7 Hrs Yoga/ Meditation/ Assessment)
    4. Total Marks 100
    5. Written test (40 marks)
    6. Attendance, Punctuality & Discipline (10 marks)
    7. Practical/demonstrations (50 marks)
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