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Physical Education for Various Populations MODULE-4
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences
Women can sneak these few exercises in their daily routines:

Take stairs instead of using elevators.
Going for walking whenever free during break time.
Avoid vehicles and walk down to work place.
House work may be done quickly, as in fast pace.

Participate in Cultural activities etc.
Note

INTEXT QUESTIONS 13.3

1. List the exercises for females of different age groups.
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2. Why should females do physical exercise? Explain with reasons.

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13.5 PHYSICAL EXERCISES FOR CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS (CWSN)

Physical activities play an important role in development of children with special
needs (CWSN). They help to develop specific motor skill, they make new friends,
increase aerobic and anaerobic activities. They develop belongingness and self-
confidence as the children with disabilities engage less in social and sporting
activities compared to their peers. A lot of these children shy away from people,
are embarrassed to be even with their peers, and do not participate in activities
like sports because of physical challenges and related psychological issues.

WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT

Physical exercise is important for everybody including children, older adults,
male and female, and persons with disability.
Best way to maintain health, well-being, and quality of life can be attained
with the help of physical activity.
Physical exercise can improve the various abilities or performance in
specially abled children.

In older adults, it helps to maintain their mobility and ability to function
properly with maintaining good mental and physical health.

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