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TOWARDS HEALTH
AND FITNESS I
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(PATH- FIT 1)
PHYSICAL FITNESS
UNIT 1
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Introduction
Physical fitness is but one part of the total fitness that
includes the mental, emotional, and social aspects of the
individual’s total well-being. Physical fitness is the result of
the following factors:
1. Good medical and dental care;
2. Proper nutrition;
Specific Objectives:
1. Define physical fitness;
f. Going home
g. Doing homework and household chores
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2. Enjoying leisure time in some form of recreational activities. Leisure
time is the amount of time that is left after the daily routine activities of
an individual have been accomplished.
Recreation, on the other hand, refers to any activity that is participated
in by the individual during leisure time on voluntary basis because it
provides an immediate satisfaction to the individual. Recreation takes
place in the form of:
a. Watching TV or movies
b. Talking to friends over the phone
c. Reading books and magazines articles
d. Doing arts and crafts
e. Listening to radio
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6. Continuous swimming
7. Rowing
8. Aerobic dancing
9. Hiking
10. Playing football
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