ACTIVE RECREATION:
PHYSICAL
FITNESS
Q1_PE10
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An overview of active recreation and physical fitness, defining physical fitness as a state of health and well-being achieved through proper nutrition, exercise, and rest. It distinguishes between health-related and skill-related physical fitness components. Health-related fitness includes cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body mass index (bmi). Skill-related fitness encompasses speed, agility, balance, power, coordination, and reaction time. This resource is useful for understanding the different facets of physical fitness and their importance in sports and daily activities. It serves as a foundational guide for students and individuals interested in improving their physical well-being and athletic performance, offering clear definitions and explanations of key fitness concepts. Designed to enhance knowledge and promote a healthy lifestyle through informed physical activity.
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ACTIVE RECREATION:
PHYSICAL
FITNESS
Q1_PE
PHYSICAL FITNESS State of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
It refers to the quality of being able and suitable to do a certain task or demand. Fitness covers physical well- being, balanced mental state, emotional stability, and spiritual soundness.
FITNESS
2 TYPES PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST HEALTH-RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS SKILL-RELATED PHYSICAL FITNESS
It is the ability to exercise the entire body for a long period of times without undue fatigue. Cardiovascular Endurance
Includes heart, lungs and blood vessels. Cardiovascular Endurance
The amount of force that a muscle can exert in a single maximal effort. Muscular Strength
It is often measured by how much weight you can lift. Muscular Strength
It refers to the proportion of fat and non-fat mass in our body. Body Mass Index (BMI)
It is the ability to move your body parts swiftly and cover a distance in the short period of time. Speed
It is the ability to change and control the direction and position of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid motion. Agility
Power It is the ability to move your body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the muscles.
It is the ability to use the senses together with body parts during movement. Coordination