PE 003 (Module 1)

776 B.C.

the first event of the first-ever Olympics Games was a foot race.

Foot Race

the first event of the first-ever Olympics Games in 776 B.C.

490 B.C.

a Greek soldier named Pheidippides is said to have run from Marathon to Athens, Greece—roughly 25 miles—to deliver news of a military victory against the Persians at the Battle of Marathon.

Pheidippides

Who is the Greek soldier who run from Marathon to Athens?

roughly 25 miles

How long did Peidippides run from Marathon to Greece?

1896

when organizers for the first-ever international Olympic Games paid tribute to Pheidippides by holding a “marathon” clocking in at 24.85 miles, spanning from Marathon Bridge to Olympic Stadium in Athens.

Marathon Bridge to Olympic Stadium in Athens

From where to where did athletes run for the Olympic games that paid tribute to Pheidippides?

9

How many people out of 25 athletes finished the race?

1897

When was the boston marathon inspired?

1908

when was the marathon was first established as 26.2 miles at the London Olympics happened?

26.2

How long is the London Olympics marathon?

1921

the International Amateur Athletic Federation declared marathon to be 26.2 mile distance.

International Amateur Athletic Federation

who declared the official marathon to be 26.2 mile distance?

Jogging or running

a popular form of physical activity.

an appealing exercise because it doesn't cost a lot to take part in and you can run at any time that suits you.

Getting fit

if you're a beginner, you should start with brisk walking, progress to jogging, and work up to running. This should take a few months.

General fitness

mix your running with other forms of exercise (such as swimming or team sports) to maximize your overall fitness.

Weight loss

adjust your diet to include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, wholegrain cereals, and low-fat dairy products. Cut back on dietary fats, takeaway foods, soft drinks, and sugar.

Companionship

you could run with a friend or join a local running club.

Competition

Most clubs have sessions designed for beginners through to advanced runners. You can pit your running skills against others in fun runs or marathons.

pedometer

portable device that measures a person's physical activity level throughout the day.

are affordable, reliable, and can be used as a motivational tool.

they can also be worn in other locations, such as the arm or ankle.

pedometer

to consistently track functional activity (such as transportation to and from work or school), recreational activity, and structured fitness activities.

should be placed on an area of the body that creates the most movement throughout a typical day.

Dynamic stretches

active movements where joints and muscles go through a full range of motion.

can be used to help warm up your body before exercising.

Dynamic stretches

It can be functional and mimic the movement of the activity or sport you’re about to perform. For example, a swimmer may circle their arms before getting into the water stretches can also be a series of movements to get the body moving before any type of exercise.

Before

When to use dynamic stretches?

Dynamic stretches

are meant to get the body moving.

The stretches aren’t held for any length of time.

include movement, such as lunges with a torso twist.

Static stretches

are where muscles are extended and held for a period of time