Grade 8 Physical Education: Hygiene

Wearing clean gear is important because it helps prevent ________, reduces skin irritation, improves performance, and promotes good health.

Bacteria and infections can spread in a gym or locker room through shared __________, sweat and skin contact, dirty locker rooms, and unclean towels or gear.

To maintain good personal hygiene, athletes should always __________ after physical activities, wear clean clothes, use deodorant, and wash their gear regularly.

Good hygiene practices in sports help prevent common __________ such as athlete's foot, ringworm, and staph infections.

Washing your hands frequently, especially before eating and after using the restroom or gym equipment, is an important part of __________ hygiene.

Maintaining clean gear can boost your __________ by keeping you comfortable and reducing the risk of infections.

Using deodorant before and after physical activities helps control __________.

Proper hygiene practices contribute to your overall __________, helping you stay active and energetic.

Changing into clean clothes after exercising helps prevent unpleasant __________ and keeps you comfortable.

Wiping down gym equipment before and after use helps reduce the spread of __________.