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Physical and Physiological Aspects of Physical Education MODULE-2
Dimension of Physical
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prevents sports injuries.

5.1.3 Types of Activity

Types of
Physical
Activity Note

Aerobic Anaerobic
activities activities

Fig.5.2: Types of Physical Activity
Aerobic Activities

Aerobic activities are those activities which are performed continuously with
low and moderate intensity by the large groups of muscles, oxgen uptake is
high. These activities require oxygenated blood for working muscles. For
example, walking, running, skipping, swimming, rowing, hiking. Production of
lactic acid in muscles in these activities is low.

Anaerobic Activities

Anaerobic activities are those activities which are performed in intervals with
moderate to high intensity and low volume. The activity is either too fast or too
intensive in which working muscle is unable to receive appropriate amount of
oxygenated blood that triggers lactate acid formation. Sprinting, weight training
etc. are suitable examples.

5.1.4 Components of Physical Activity

Effect of exercise or physical activity on body system depends on below
mentioned factors:
Types of Physical Activity: Different physical activities have varied energy
demand, involvement of body parts, coordination & equipment used which
produces a wide-range of load. Examples: running, weight lifting, playing
tennis, playing kick boxing, badminton etc.
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