CHAPTER 2

What is physical fitness?

FITNESS
Is the ability to carry out daily tasks
efficiently with enough physical capacity
to cope with the physical needs of life.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
Is the primary specific objective in
teaching Physical Education. It is the
ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor
and alertness, without undue fatigue, and
with ample energy to enjoy leisure time
pursuits and meet unforeseen
circumstances.
 FACTORS THAT AFFECT FITNESS
Age and heredity are factors that can affect the level of fitness of the individual.
But, according to some fitness experts, behaviour can help in obtaining and maintaining
fitness. These are the three basic factors that affect fitness:

FOOD. The correct amount of food and a balanced diet is the primary factor.

REST AND SLEEP. Sufficient rest and enough sleep can affect the fitness of the
individual. In teenagers, at least eight hours is good enough.

EXERCISE or PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. Proper exercise and daily activities have

a major effect on the body.
Aspects of Fitness and It's Benefits:
a. Physical Fitness - refers to the ability of an individual to perform his daily
tasks efficiently without undue fatigue and has some extra “reserves” in case of emergency.

b. Social Fitness - is the ability to mingle with different types of people with interest and
concern for others. Ex. Extrovert people.

c. Emotional Fitness - refers to the ability of an individual to control his emotions or feelings.

d. Mental Fitness - is the ability to cope with common problems of everyday living.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
 SOCIAL FITNESS

* Social integration
* Meet new people
* Build social skills
* Strengthen relationships
* Enjoy other's company
* Build new friendships
* Select good friends
EMOTIONAL FITNESS
MENTAL FITNESS
 According to Corbin and Lindsey (Eviza, 2007), total fitness
is the physical, mental, social, and emotional fitness of the whole person. Good
nutrition, good dental health, ample relaxation, and sleep are important to total
fitness.
Authors use the same terms fitness and physical fitness with latter in
mind. Andin and Corbin somehow emphasized the four aspects of fitness that
every individual should aspire and claim to have. That is total fitness.

Part 1:
Components of Physical Fitness
There are two basic components of physical fitness:
the health-related components, and the skill-related components.

The health-related components pertain to the total functioning of the body. These include
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body
composition.
It requires a strong heart, healthy lungs, and clear blood vessels to supply the body with
oxygen.

The skill-related components, on the other hand, are agility, balance, coordination, power,
and speed. These are usually used to help athletes improve performance for their particular
sport or activity.
These skill-related components are movements that are necessary for an individual to
successfully demonstrate a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
 THOUGHT OF THE DAY:

“For I know the plans that I have for you,

declares the Lord,
'plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
in order to give you hope and a future.”
-Jer.29:11-

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