CHOOSING A SPORT

CHOOSING A SPORT

• An activity/sport should be chosen based on an individual’s preference and lifestyle.

CONSIDERATION

• Weather Extremities –– How the climate and extreme weather conditions (like heatwaves, heavy rain, or snow) in your area can affect your ability to regularly and safely play a sport.

• Enjoyment –– How much you genuinely like or feel excited about the sport, which is important to keep you engaged and committed over time.

• Prior Related Activities –– Any previous experience, skills, or knowledge you have from similar sports or physical activities that can make learning and playing a new sport easier.

• Financial Capacity –– Your ability to afford the costs associated with the sport, such as equipment, gear, training fees, club memberships, and travel expenses.

• Fitness Level –– Your current physical condition and capabilities, which determine if you can meet the sport’s demands or if you need to train more before participating fully.

• Motivation –– Your personal drive, passion, or reasons for wanting to participate in the sport, whether for competition, health, social interaction, or personal achievement.

HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS

• Body Composition –– The proportion of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues that make up a person’s total body weight.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Body Mass Index (Height and Weight)

• Cardiovascular Endurance –– The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen efficiently during prolonged physical activity.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. 3-Minute Step

• Flexibility –– The ability of the joints to move through their full range of motion without pain or stiffness.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Zipper Test, and Sit and Reach

• Muscular Strength –– The maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Push Ups

• Muscular Endurance –– The ability of a muscle or muscle group to perform repeated contractions over a period of time without getting tired.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Basic Plank

SKILL-RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS

• Agility –– The ability to quickly and accurately change the direction of the body.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Hexagon Agility Test 

• Balance –– The ability to maintain stability and control of body position while stationary or moving.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Stork Balance Stand Test

• Coordination –– The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Juggling 

• Power –– The ability to exert a maximum amount of force in the shortest possible time (a combination of strength and speed).

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Standing Long Jump

• Reaction Time –– The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. Stick Drop Test 

• Speed –– The ability to move the body or parts of it quickly from one point to another.

FOR EXAMPLE: 

1. 40 meter sprint

SAFETY MEASURES

• Safety Equipment –– The protective gear (like helmets, pads, mouthguards, and appropriate footwear) used to reduce the risk of injury while playing a sport or doing physical activity.

• Hydration and Conditioning –– Maintaining proper fluid intake and building physical fitness gradually to prepare the body for physical activity and prevent dehydration, cramps, and injuries.

• Proper and Correct Form –– Using the right techniques and body positions during movements or exercises to prevent strains, sprains, and other injuries.

Weather Condition –– Being aware of and adjusting activities based on environmental factors like heat, rain, cold, or storms to avoid weather-related risks such as heatstroke or hypothermia.