How to Get in Shape: Tips for Physical Fitness and Health

Running Head: PHYSICAL EDUCATION
physical education
HOW DO I GET IN SHAPE?

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1
Physical training is a scholastic course which relates towards the maintenance of human body
through bodily exercises. Apparently, it is taken on the edge of primary and secondary education
which along encourages the advent of psychomotor learning in consideration of a movement or
play1. This famous trend has been developed recently and since then remarked as a compulsory add
on in the curriculum vitae.
It also provides the wide exposure in adoption of several activities such as hiking, walking, bowling
or Frisbee at premature stage. I can take over some stress minimisation techniques such as deep
breathing, yoga and tai chi which would help my body to move towards relaxation phase.
Significantly, the long term repercussion which would arise includes muscular strength,
cardiovascular endurance, mental health and high concentration level, positive mood in addition
with psychological benefits in my physique. The four dimensions of physical education comprises
of physical, mental, social as well as emotional aspects2. With the inculcation of aforesaid in my
daily routine, I would be able to increase the proportion of the life expectancy rate. Additionally,
the health and nutrition knowledge would help me in maintaining the physical welfare of my build.
The resultant outcome is my physique would be able to handle the outbreak of diseases in much
healthier way.
In the era of new millennium, the entire rave is about getting into shape. The learning’s from
magazine, newspaper or TV regarding spirited issues can be a constant source of help and
guidance. Consumption of food with low sugar and low carb is expected to yield significant result
in context of my body. My daily routine should have the element of exercise in order to stay young
and fit for long-life ahead. The studies have revealed that there is positive correlation in between
exercising and development of brain3.
In order to have proper shape, I need to craft out a systematic strategic plan which will outline my
roadmap. My goals and objectives needs to be defined and precise in nature so that my progress
chart can be calculated at any point of time. Another type of technology which I can make use of is
pedometers in daily routine. It does not inevitably track how far I am working, instead counts the
number of steps taken by me4.The most important tip in this regard would only be that I take proper
and healthy food at regular intervals. The intake of junk food should be cut down. To gain the
proper shape, my daily diet should include leafy vegetables, fruits, milk, fish etc. I need to ensure
that breakfast is taken by me on regular basis. The content of water in my body needs to be constant
1 M.Metzler, Instructional models in physical education. Taylor & Francis, 2017, p.114.
2 M. Mawer, Effective teaching of physical education. Routledge, 2014, p.23.
3 D.L., Streiner, G.R. Norman, and Cairney, Health measurement scales: a practical guide to their development and
use. Oxford University Press, USA, 2015, p.179.
4 C.L.Edelman, C.L. Mandle and E.C. Kudzma, Health Promotion throughout the Life Span-E-Book. Elsevier Health
Sciences, 2017, p.183.