PATHFIT 1
Dio, Alwina E. – BSN – 1D
Lesson 1: Health & Lifestyle
Health – overall condition of our body; a state of being (involves the system of the body)
Fitness – ability to carry out daily task without being tired; an individual has enough energy to avoid
fatigue; the condition of being physically fit and healthy.
Wellness – state of living a healthy lifestyle.
COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
Metabolic Fitness - It depicts the physiological systems' state of health when they are at rest.
Blood Pressure - involves indirect measuring the effectiveness of the heartbeat,
adequacy of blood volume and presence of any obstruction to vascular flow using
sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. Normal BP is 120/80.
Pulse rate - It is the number of throbbing sensations felt over a peripheral artery when
the heart beats. Normal ranges from 60 to 100 pulses per min.
Blood insulin - Insulin test measures blood samples for the amount circulating insulin,
responsible for blood glucose usage by surrounding tissue.
Health-Related Fitness – also known as Physiological Fitness; the aspect of physiological
function that protects us from inactive lifestyle.
Body Composition - refers to the percentage of fat, water, bone, muscle, skin, and other
lean tissues that make up the body.
Muscular Endurance – ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force
consistently and repetitively over a period of time.
Muscular Strength – body’s ability to lift and move objects.
Cardiovascular Endurance – ability of your heart, blood vessels, and lungs to supply
oxygen rich blood to working muscles during physical activity for a prolonged period of
time.
Cardiorespiratory Endurance - ability to perform large muscle, dynamic, moderate to
high intensity exercise for prolonged periods.
Flexibility - ability to move your joints through a complete range of motion without pain
or restriction.
BMI - key index relating a person’s body weight to height. (a higher BMI score usually
indicates higher levels of body fat)
BM I= M/(H*H), where M = body mass in kilograms and H= height in meters
Skill-Related Fitness - also known as performance-related fitness components.
Balance - ability of an individual to maintain their line of gravity within their base of
support. It can be classified into static and dynamic.
Coordination - It is the ability to use the senses, such as sight and hearing, together with
body parts in performing motor tasks smoothly and accurately.
Power - It is the rate at which one is able to exert maximal force.
Agility - defined as “a rapid whole-body movement with change of velocity or direction
in response to a stimulus”.
Speed - ability to perform a movement within a short period of time.
Reaction Time – the amount of time it takes to a stimulus.
1A - The Components of Health
Learning about the Six Dimensions of Health can help a person choose how to make wellness
a part of everyday life. Wellness strategies are practical ways to start developing healthy
habits that can have a positive impact on physical and mental health.
1. Physical - Body size and functioning; recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy
foods, and adequate sleep; avoiding unhealthy habits.
2. Social - developing a sense of connection, belonging, and sustained support system; having
positive relationships.
3. Intellectual - Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and
skills; being open-minded.
4. Emotional - Coping effectively with life and expressing emotions in an appropriate manner.
5. Spiritual - Having a sense of purpose and meaning in life; establishing peace, harmony, and
balance in our lives.
6. Environmental - Occupying pleasant, healthy, and safe environments that support wellbeing;
positively impacting the quality of our surroundings (including protecting and preserving
nature)
REFERENCES LINKS
Pathfit 1 - Lecture notes 1 - PATHFIT 1 – PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TOWARDS HEALTH AND
FITNESS *WHAT IS - Studocu
Physical Fitness and Its Components - Physiopedia (physio-pedia.com)
1.6: The Six Dimensions of Health - Medicine LibreTexts
