Physical Fitness and its

Components

LESSON 1:

What is Physical Education ?

Physical Education

-is an integral part of the educational program designed to promote the optimum development of an individual physical,emotional,mental and social well-being-through various activities such as sports,leisure activities,dances, and games.

What is Physical Fitness?

Physical Fitness-is a state of

well-being, the ability to perform activities effectively without undue fatigue.

Physical Fitness Test

-is a test designed to measure physical strength , agility , and endurance.

Benefits of Physical Fitness Exercise

Weight Control

Increase Metabolism

Healthier Heart

Reduced Risk of high blood pressure

Strengthened immune muscles

Healthier Heart

Toned Muscles

Relieves Stress

Increased Self-Esteem

Increased Energy

Stronger Bones and Joints

Physical Fitness Components

1. Health-Related Skills

Muscular Endurance-the ability to exert

force over an extended period of time.

Muscular Strength- the ability of the

muscles to exert and produce maximum effort

Cardiovascular Endurance

-the ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen.

2. Skills-Related Fitness

Agility -refers to

the ability to rapidly change your entire body position in space with accuracy and speed.

Balance -ability to maintain

equilibrium, or control one’s body’s position in space.

Coordination -is a skill that recruits

the senses such as sight and hearing in conjunction with body parts to perform tasks accurately and with efficiency of movement.

Power -is the ability to exert

maximum force in a quick , explosive burst.

Speed and Reaction Time

Speed- is the ability

to perform a movement in a short period of time .

Reaction Time-refers to the

time it takes for neuromuscular system to produce movement from stimulus to reaction.

Flexibility- the ability

of the muscles to move joints to perform a wide range of motion and to move easily and without strain or injury.

Organic Vigor- refers to the

cardiovascular efficiency which contributes to the ability of an individual to resist disease.

Do this :In one whole sheet of paper , identify the

corresponding exercises one can do to improve one’s performance for each component. Give at least 3 exercises/household chores per component

Components Household Chores Suited for

each Components

Cardiovascular Endurance

Flexibility

Speed

Power

Agility

Strength

Coordination

Balance