PH Y SIC A L

FITNESS
 What is
PHYSICAL
FITNESS?
 PHYSICAL
FITNESS
the ability of the body to move or do
physical activity without getting tired
easily for a reasonable period of time.
 FITNESS
COMPONENTS
HEALTH- RELATED
COMPONENTS
BODY COMPOSITION

the total body mass proportion of fat

mass and the lean mass of the body are
separately determined
Cardiovascular Endurance
the ability of the lungs and heart
to transport efficiently the
oxygenated blood needed by the
muscles over a sustained physical
activity.
FLEXIBILITY
the range of motion (ROM) of
your joints and muscles, or the
ability to be freely moved.
 STRENGTH
the maximal force that
muscles can produce
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
the ability of the muscles to be
used repeatedly without getting
tired easily
 SKILL-
RELATED
AGILITY
quickness of
your body to
change
position
 BALANCE
ability to stay in control of the
body while being still or moving.
COORDINATION
ability to move two or more
body parts together.
use of strength in short period of time
 REACTION TIME
amount of time it takes to move upon
thr presence of the stimulus
 SPEED
ability to perform
movement in a short period
of time.
 PHYSICAL
FITNESS
ASSESSMENTS OF
HEALTH-RELATED
 • used to determine the body’s
mass composition
EQUIPMENT:
• weighing scale
• tape measure
• meter stick
• calculator
CLASSIFICATION BMI (kg/m²)

UNDERWEIGHT less than 18.5

NORMAL WEIGHT 18.5- 24.9

OVERWEIGHT 25-29.9

OBESITY CLASS 1 30-34.9

OBESITY CLASS 2 35.39.9

EXTREME OBESITY CLASS 3 grater than 40