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Introduction to
Fitness and
Wellness
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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
 Physical education is an important segment of
general education which aims to contribute to the
total development of the learner through
participation in selected activities.
 It provides opportunities to acquire lifelong skills
that are essential to his physical, mental, social,
and emotional development
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LEGAL BASIS OF
 Article 1 of the international
PHYSICAL
Charter ofEDUCATION
Physical Education
and Sports, UNESCO states
that:
“The practice of Physical
Education and Sports is
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LEGAL BASIS OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 Article XIV, Section 1987 Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines:
“the State shall promote Physical Education and
encourage sports programs, league competitions,
and amateur sports including training for
international competitions to foster self-discipline,
teamwork, and excellence for the development of a
healthy and alert citizenry.”
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LEGAL BASIS OF
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
“all educational institutions shall
undertake regular sports activities
throughout the country and in
cooperation with athletic club and other
sectors”
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Sedentary Lifestyle
 A type of lifestyle with no or
irregular physical activity ( a couch
Potato)
 A sedentary lifestyle and lack of
physical activity can contribute to
or be a risk factor for
cardiovascular disease, mortality,
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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
 Measures of a person’s ability
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Health-related fitness
to perform physical activities to
become physically healthy
requiring: endurance, strength,
flexibility and composition of
the body. There are five
Components of Health-Related
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Cardiovascular
Endurance Enduran
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Health
related
compone Muscular
Flexibilit nts Strength
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Body
Compositi
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Cardiovascular
Endurance
 The Ability of circulatory and
respiratory systems to supply
fuel during sustained or physical
activity.
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Muscular Strength
 The ability of muscles to
exert force during an activity.
Muscular Endurance
 The ability of muscles to continue to
perform without fatigue.
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Body Composition
 Refers to the relative amount
of muscles, fat, bones, and
other vital parts of the body.
Flexibility
 The ability to move joint through
its complete range of motion.
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Body
BMI Composition
(Body Mass
Index) is an
indirect measure of body
composition based on
height and weight.
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skill-related
 Measures fitness
the ability to
perform during games
and sports. It involves
skills that will enhance
one’s performance in
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Skill-related Fitness
 Coordination – the ability to move body parts smoothly and accurately in
response to what your senses tell you
 Agility – ability to move and change direction quickly

 Reaction Time – the time it takes to respond to stimulus

 Balance – the ability to control the body’s position, either stationary or

while moving
 Speed – amount of distance travelled in one direction in comparison to time

 Power – Ability to apply force at a high rate of speed.

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IMPORTANCE OF
PHYSICAL
 Improve FITNESS
overall health
 Improve quality of life

 Lower incidence of obesity

 Reduce risk of diseases

 Improves body posture

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IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
Boost energy level
 Manage stresses

 Boost self-esteem and

confidence
 Build muscular strength and
endurance
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IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
 Improves skin tone

 Boost intellectual capacity

 Build and improves muscles

 Lower blood pressure

 Promotes a positive attitude

and outlook
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