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Basketball Physical Education<br />By: William J. Buford<br />

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History of the Game of Basketball<br />Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891<br />

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Basketball physical educational advantages<br />Basketball is a lifetime sport that can be played for a large period of persons life<br />In order to play some sort of physical fitness is required<br />Improves cardiovascular system<br />Improves muscular endurance<br />Improves overall physical fitness <br />

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Weightlifting<br /><ul><li>Weightlifting is needed to improve muscular endurance

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It is also needed to provide the player with a physical edge</li></li></ul><li>Running<br /><ul><li>No. 1 requirement for the sport of basketball

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Improves cardiovascular endurance

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Sprinting and the ability to change direction quickly is necessary </li></li></ul><li>Court Dimensions <br /><ul><li>Knowing the dimentsions of the court and surroundings are a vital part of the game

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Court width 50 ft.

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Court length 94 ft. (NBA & College)

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Goal 10 ft. High

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3 point line 19.9 ft.

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Free throw line 15 ft. from the basket </li></li></ul><li>Basketball is most played sport in P.E.<br />

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Basketball Teaches<br /><ul><li>Sportsmanship

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Teamwork

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Physical Fitness

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Lifetime Wellness Activity

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FUN</li>