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P.E. Coursework- Personal Exercise Program

Introduction

This is a six-week exercise program targeted to improve the skills, fitness and health of a basketball player. The aim of the program is to improve a post basketball player in both terms of cardiovascular fitness and starting muscle. In the game of basketball, you need a demand of cardiovascular fitness, furthermore if you are playing a postposition, a substantial amount of upper body strength and lower body strength. In short, I want to tone my body. Toning is the combination of weight training, aerobic exercise and a healthy diet to decrease body fat and generate muscle. Aerobic exercise burns fat during exercise. Weight training can increase our metabolic rate. One pound of body muscle burns approximately 30-50 calories per day in contrast to one pound of fat, which burns maximum 3 calories per day. The aim of the program is not only to improve the fitness, but also to prevent injury and improve the health of the player.

Motivation for exercise

Many people do not exercise owing too, lack of time, being lazy or they see no point in taking part in an activity that will not be beneficial. Those who play sports or take part in a physically demanding activity have found their own reasons to exercise. Each individual has different reasons for exercising usually either a personal, physical, psychological or social reason. The people who do not find exercise appealing might want to consider the following;

> Exercise can help relieve stress or tension

> Taking part in sports encourages social mixing- an opportunity to meet people that share the same interest as yourself

> Physical activity can help make the individual look good (external) feel good (internal)

> It allows physical change

> Taking part in sport can stimulate natural competition

> Naturally taking part in a sport

> Can improve body shape

> Many people exercise for enjoyment- it gives them pleasure to excel in a particular area which, they have worked hard to achieve

> Co-operation- taking part in team sports teaches co-operation building friendships; people working together to achieve a common goal

> Playing particular sports gain you memberships to sports clubs or teams- another chance to meet new people

> A physical demanding activity can stimulate your brain and body- clearing your mind

> Gives opportunities for aesthetic appreciation-the more you play a sport the more you appreciate better performance

I personally do sports for the following reasons;

* Friendship and social mixing- playing sports allow me to take part in teams. I get to know people better furthermore, meeting new people through memberships. Also in spending large amounts of time with the same people inevitably build friendships

* To relieve stress and tension- with school and problems in a regular teenage life playing sports gets my mind off trouble. Especially cardiovascular activities (long periods of time when I am alone) helps me to solve problems.

* Health- playing sports demand a certain level of fitness. Smoking, drugs and alcohol have a large effect on your body, cancer and other long-term illnesses. Because I am a serious athlete and want to have a long life, I choose not to use these methods of enjoyment in such high amounts and at such a young age. Eating fast foods with high saturated fat and oil content increases the risk of heart related illnesses and is bad for your digestive system- I do not eat fast food.
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* Physical challenge- pushing myself to reach goals has a rewarding aspect to my life. Setting goals you want to achieve also teaches me self-discipline, commitment and determination. These aspects are important to life in terms of work, school, friendships etc. My greatest reward is to know I worked hard and achieved my target I have set for myself.

* Competition- Challenging sports such as basketball requires having an opponent; beating an opponent is rewarding in itself. Basketball teaches players to be good winners and losers. Furthermore, in losing you know how to improve you game- ...

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