Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface v -- Health Optimizing P.E. (H.O.P.E.) 1 Exercise Prescription -- Exercise for Fitness 4 -- Exercise Program Design 17 -- Types of Fitness Activities 32 -- Healthy Lifestyle -- Modifiable Risk Factors of Lifestyle Diseases 46 -- Fuel for Performance 56 -- Stress 66 -- Exercise Safety and First Aid -- Safety Practices in Sports and Exercise 76 -- Sports Injury Management 89 -- Sports -- Sports: An Introduction 98 -- Organization and Management of Sports Events 106 -- Glossary 117 -- References 123 -- Index 127

"Physical Education and Health (Volume 1) is designed for senior high school students under the enhanced Basic Education Program of the Department of Education. It equips the students with 21st century skills that promote positive attitude toward physical activity and provide skills that will enable them to pursue an active lifestyle throughout their adult lives. The concepts in this book are based on current research as well as recommendations of world-renowned organizations such as National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Heart Association (AHA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and national agencies like the Department of Health (DOH) and Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). An integrated and holistic approach was utilized in designing the various lessons. Moreover, this book incorporates differentiated evaluation strategies in order to accommodate different learning styles of students. It will be valuable learning resource for students who want to become independent, active, and lifelong learners."--