UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY

Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS

SUBJECT CODE : PE 111

MODULE NO. :2
WEEK :3
TOPIC OR LESSON : Introduction to Physical Education and Physical
Fitness
SUB-TOPIC/S : Definition of the Physical Education and Objectives
of Physical Education
: Concept and Terminologies of Physical Fitness

OVERVIEW OF THE TOPIC

Including yourself in physical activities will make sure that enables you to develop into a
healthy individual. Participating in these activities can foster a range of positive benefits for
health, wellbeing and quality lifestyle.

Doing this activity will help you to understand and perform physical activities with ease
while having interest on your way to a healthier lifestyle.

LEARNING
OUTCOMES

1. Discuss the concept and terminologies of Physical Fitness.

2. Written Activities.

LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

At the end of the week, the students are expected to:

1. identify the definition of Physical Fitness;

2. discuss the Physical Fitness components;
3. recognize the value of safety in physical activities;
4. appreciate the importance of Physical Fitness; and
5. collaborate in class interaction thru online class.

ENGAGE

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Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle

Directions: Identify the word by filling in the missing letters.

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EXPLORE

Activity 2: Point the Word

Directions: Using the information you got from the previous activity, try to provide answers to
the questions below (maximum of two sentences per item).

1. What are the words you’ve got from activity 1?

2. How those word associated with Physical Fitness?

Activity 3: Picture Analysis

Directions: identify the Physical Fitness components related on each picture and write your own
definition about it under 2 sentences.

1. 2.

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
3. 4.

EXPLAIN

Activity 3: Think and Share

Directions: Read and understand the concepts below. You can raise questions that you want to
clarify where students and teacher must collaborate in this part.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Physical fitness is a combination of medical fitness (body soundness) and dynamic fitness
(capacity for action). A physically fit person is free from disease and can move and perform
efficiently. Neither good health nor physical proficiency alone constitutes physical fitness, which
combines both qualities. Another factor is emotional factor. This is readily apparent in athletic
contests, where good performance requires self-discipline, effective teamwork, and the ability to
remain calm under stress.

Medical fitness and dynamic fitness usually go together, but it is possible to possess one
without the other. Many people who are medically sound may also be weak and unable to endure
strenuous physical exertion. They are described as being “out of condition”. Other people with
chronic health problems are physically strong and skilled. Intensive conditioning helps them to
offset the handicaps of bad health.

Physical Fitness is the primary specific objective in teaching Physical Education. Thus, it
is in order that PE teachers should have the correct concept of Physical Fitness.

Physical Fitness is the ability of an individual to perform one’s daily activities efficiently
without undue fatigue, reduce the risk of health problems and with extra “reserve” in case of
emergency.

IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS

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Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Through regular exercises, physical fitness helps the individual:

 in the proper growth of young bones and muscles;

 improve the ability to avoid and recover from illnesses and accidents;
 improve posture and appearance by strengthening muscles that support the body;
 minimize stress response;
 maintain proper body weight;
 prevent heart ailment;
 improve organic function;
 delay the aging process;
 feel good and younger as a human being, and
 experience joy of participation in any recreational or sports activities.

PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENTS

 Organic Vigor- refers to the soundness of the heart and lungs which contributes to the
ability to resist disease.
 Endurance- is the ability to sustain long continued contractions where a number of
muscles groups are used; the capacity to bear or last long in a certain task without undue
fatigue.
 Strength- is the capacity to sustain the application of force without yielding or breaking;
the ability of the muscles to exert efforts against resistance.
 Power- refers to the ability of the muscles to release maximum force in the shortest
period of time.
 Flexibility- is the quality of plasticity, which gives the ability to do a wide range of
movement.
 Agility- is the ability of the individual to change direction or position in space with
quickness and lightness of movement while maintaining dynamic balance.
 Balance- is the ability to control organic equipment neuro-muscularly; a state of
equilibrium.
 Speed- is the ability to make successive movement of the same kind in the shortest period
of time.
 Coordination- is the ability to integrate the body parts to produce smooth motion

Safety Issue and Concerns

Physical activity is essential for a healthy body and mind and although there are valid safety
concerns, generally better than harm comes from engaging in physical activity. Choosing an
appropriate environment for one’s preferred activity contributes to a high safety level.
Cardiovascular risk
It is known that physical activity generally decreases the risk of certain diseases, including heart
disease in individuals, but cardiovascular problems such as a heart attack or arrhythmia are some

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
of the risks that may arise when taking part in physical activity. While some may feel that the
majority of heart attacks happen to individuals during exercise, approximately 90% of all heart
attacks actually occur at rest and not while exercising.
Joint and mobility risk
Joints of the body, including the knees and ankles, have to bear a lot of stress from movement,
especially in individuals who affected by obesity or overweight. The body weight of an
individual, along with the activity that they participate in, and the mechanical movement
determines the load of force on a joint. 2 For example, running has a greater impact on the joints
than biking, and this effect is compounded by higher body weight.

ELABORAT
E
Activity 4: Guide Questions
Direction: Answer the following question base on the previous activity given.

1. What are the benefits of physical fitness? How it develops each physical
fitness component of an individual?
2. Why is it important to learn the importance of physical fitness?
3. How does physical fitness affects your daily life?

EVALUATE

Activity 5: Quiz Table

Link for Google form will be sent to group chat messenger.
Directions: Identify what physical fitness components can be improved in each task/exercise.
EXERCISE/TASK PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPONENT
1. Push-ups
2. Stretching
3. Running
4. Lifting Weights
5. Jumping
6. One-foot standing
7. Jogging
8. Curl-ups
9. Squats
10.Dancing

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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

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Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

Noted By:

JENNIFER. G. DELA CRUZ, LPT, Ed. D.

Head, PE Department

Recommending Approval:

BERNADETTE B. ENRIQUEZ, LPT, DPA

Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Approved by:

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Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

ATTY. RODERICK P. VERA, LL. M.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

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