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Sports And Nutrition

Balanced diet and nutrition: macro and micro nutrients  Meaning of a balanced diet  A diet which consists of all the essential food constituents, viz, protein, carbohydrate, fats, vitamins, minerals and water in correct proportion is called balanced diet. Meaning of nutrition  Nutrition is defined as the science of food and its relationship with health.  Macro nutrients   Macro nutrients constitute the majority of individuals diet.  Carbohydrates  Proteins  Fats Water Micro nutrients   Minerals and vitamins are included in micro nutrients. Micro nutrients are required in very small amounts. Minerals : minerals are very essential in our diet. Our 4 percent of the body weight is made up of minerals. Minerals are required for healthy teeth, bones and muscles. Minerals are also used by body for various activities. Macro minerals- calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus. Micro minerals- io...

Most Stressful Problems Are Really The Absence Of Ideas

The first step towards solving a problem is to begin  P roblem cause stress and abnormal blood pressure. So it is very logical that once we reduce our problems, we should be able to reduce our stress and abnormality of blood pressure. Incidentally, we can't eliminate problems unless we decide we are ready for the final exit- the very thought of this itslef is very stressful! Why do we have problems? Well, roughly speaking one -third of our problems are there because we are alive and kicking; another one-third of our problems we create ourselves and the remaining one- third of our problems exists because of our laalach and izzat  (greed and ego). Now, if we had a magic wand, we could slove our problems. We stupidly search for one knowing that none exists! What should one do? Well , I do not know it all, but I can tell you what I do! Read what I have said again and you will realise that by merely understanding life and by reflecting on its problems, you will be abl...

Planning In Sports

Meaning and objectives of planning  Meaning of planning  Planning is the process of putting thoughts together and organising the activities required to achieve a desired goal. Objectives of planning  To reduce unnecessary pressure of immediacy. To maintain a good control over all the activities  To facilitate proper coordination  To reduce the chances of mistakes  To increase efficiency  To enhance creativity  To enhances sports performance  Various committees and their responsibilities The organising committee is mainly responsible for the successful and smooth conduct of the sports meet/sports events.  Publicity committee  Transportation committee  Boarding and lodging committee  Grounds and equipment committee  Decoration and ceremony committee  Committee for refreshments and entertainment  Reception committee  Committee on entries and programmes Committee for of...

Training In Sports

Meaning and concept of sports training Definitions of sports training   Sports training is a planned and controlled process in which, for achieving a goal, changes in complex sports motor performance, ability to act and behaviour are made through measures of content, methods and organisation. Principles of sports training The principle of continuity  The principle of overload  The principle of individual differences  The principle of general and specific preparation  The principle of progression  The principle of specificity  The principle of active involvement The principle of variety  The principle of warm up and cool down  The principle of rest and recovery  The principle of ensuring results  The principle of cyclicity  Warming up and limbering down  Meaning of warming up   Warming up is a process of heating the whole body by running and performing exercises prior to the ...

Psychology And Sports

Meaning and definition of psychology   Meaning and definition of psychology  Psychology is the science of human behaviour. Meaning and definition of sports of psychology  Sports psychology for physical education is that branch of psychology which deals with the physical fitness of an individual through his participation in games and sports.  Importance of sports psychology  It is well known fact that in the feild of sports the sports physiology and sports biomechanics have achieved a very high level, and the scope for further development seems to be less . Enhancement of physiological capacities  Learning the motor skills  In understanding the behaviour  In controlling the emotions  In preparation athletes psychologically for competitions  Role in the emotional problems of sportspersons  Define and differentiate between growth and development  Meaning of growth and development The...

Biomechanics And Sports

Meaning and importance of biomechanics in physical education and sports Meaning of biomechanics  Biomechanics is a subdiscipline of physical education. Biomechanics is the study of forces and their effects on living systems . The study and analysis of human movement patterns in sports is called biomechanics . Importance of  Biomechanics in physical education and sports  Biomechanics focuses on the application of the scientific principles of mechanical physics to understand movements of action of human bodies and sports implements such as cricket bat, hockey stick and javelin etc.  Helps in improving technique  Helps in improving equipment  Helps in improving the performance in sports  Helps in preventing injury  Helps in promoting safety Helps in the improvement of training  Helps in understanding of human body  Helps in improving teaching and learning process  Newton's laws of motion and their appli...