Posture and postural defect I
Physical and health education JSS2 First Term
Week 1
Posture and postural defect I
Performance objectives:
Students should be able to:
1. Meaning of Posture
Content
Meaning of Posture
Posture can be defined as the position the whole body assumes during the performance of any activity. It can also be defined as the bearing of the body at any time, in any direction easily and without strains and minimum muscular effort.
When the body is carried in a proper way as expected by the physiological makeup of the individual, it is then referred to as good or ideal posture.
Factors that influence posture
The following are the factors that influence posture:
1. Age
2. Occupation
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