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Physical Fitness: Donna B. Barredo

The document discusses physical education and physical fitness. It covers four aspects of physical education: physical, social, emotional, and mental development. It also discusses factors that contribute to fitness and health like proper diet, regular exercise, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The document outlines two major aspects of physical fitness: health-related fitness and skill-related fitness. Finally, it discusses the benefits of exercise and different types of exercise like isometric, isotonic, isokinetic, and aerobics.

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Physical Fitness: Donna B. Barredo

The document discusses physical education and physical fitness. It covers four aspects of physical education: physical, social, emotional, and mental development. It also discusses factors that contribute to fitness and health like proper diet, regular exercise, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The document outlines two major aspects of physical fitness: health-related fitness and skill-related fitness. Finally, it discusses the benefits of exercise and different types of exercise like isometric, isotonic, isokinetic, and aerobics.

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PHYSICAL

FITNESS
DONNA B. BARREDO
Asst. Professor IV
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
an integral part of educational
program designed to promote the
optimum development of an individual
physically, socially, emotionally and
mentally through total body movement
in the performance of properly
selected physical activities
FOUR ASPECTS OF
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Through carefully selected
physical education activities an
individual that participates
actively will develop and
maintain good health and a high
level of physical fitness.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Participation in physical
education activities provides
opportunities for the
development of desirable social
traits needed for adjustment to
social life in general
EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
The informal nature of physical
education activities offers
opportunities for self-expression
and emotional mastery.
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT
An individual develops his
mental capacities as he learns
the mechanical principles
underlying movement, acquire
knowledge and understanding of
rules and strategies of games
and sports.
FACTORS IN
ACHIEVING FITNESS
AND HEALTH
A fit and healthy mind and body can be
attained through proper diet, regular
exercise and balanced lifestyle.
PROPER DIET
includes GO food for
energy; GROW food for
bones, muscles and teeth;
and GLOW food for skin,
hair, and eyes.
PROPER DIET
REGULAR EXERCISE
helps improve blood
circulation, so that the
bloodstream will be able to
continuously supply oxygen
and nutrients to the vital
organs of the body.
REGULAR EXERCISE
A BALANCED LIFESTYLE
helps reduce the risk of
diseases and increases
your chance to live longer.
A BALANCED LIFESTYLE INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING:

Enough rest and sleep


Optimistic outlook in life
Organized and realistic priorities
Good relations with family and
friends
A BALANCED LIFESTYLE INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING:
 Various interest and hobbies that develop
your intellect, talents and skills
 Strong determination to succeed and
become a responsible and responsive
member of society
 Good hygiene and healthy habits
 Holistic set of ethics, values and
spirituality
PHYSICAL
FITNESS
the ability to perform one’s daily task efficiently
and effectively without undue fatigue and with
extra reserve energy in case of emergency
TWO MAJOR
ASPECTS OF
PHYSICAL FITNESS
HEALTH RELATED FITNESS

a function of the body’s


adaptation to exercise, could be
developed and maintained
through a regular and proper
exercise program
HEALTH RELATED FITNESS
 Body Composition – refers to the amount of
the body’s fat-free mass as compared to the
amount of body fat.
 Flexibility – refers to the ability of the joints
to move through a full range of motion
 Cardiovascular Endurance – is the ability of
the heart, lungs and blood vessels to deliver
oxygen to working muscles and tissues.
HEALTH RELATED FITNESS
 Strength – refers to the muscle’s
ability to generate force against
physical objects.
 Muscular Endurance – is the ability of
the muscles to exert a sub maximal
effort for a prolonged period of time;
performing a strength exercise such
as push-up over a longer period.
SKILL- RELATED FITNESS

refers to the quality of one’s


movement skills
SKILL- RELATED FITNESS
 Balance – the ability of an individual to
maintain equilibrium in relation to changes
in body position
Static Balance – the ability to maintain
equilibrium in a fixed position such as
standing on one foot on a balance beam.
Dynamic Balance – the ability to
maintain one’s equilibrium while the
body is in motion.
SKILL- RELATED FITNESS
 Coordination – is the ability to use the
senses with the body parts to perform
motor tasks smoothly and accurately.
 Agility – is the ability to change
direction quickly using a combination
of balance, coordination, speed,
strength and endurance.
SKILL- RELATED FITNESS
 Speed – is the ability to perform a
movement in a shortest period of
time.
 Power – is the ability to release
maximum force very quickly.
(combination of speed and strength)
EXERCISE
 Is defined as physical activity that is
planned, structured, repetitive and
purposeful for the improvement or
maintenance of one or more components of
physical fitness. It is important not only to
the body but also to sound mental health.
BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
 It makes a person feel better, happier,
friendlier, more decisive and more
productive.
 It helps fight stress.
 Exercise can increase HDL, an important
chemical which removes and eliminates
cholesterol from the body.
 Appetite is easier to control.
BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
 Regularity of the bowel is enhanced.
 Our mind will also be refreshed by
exercise.
 Ithelps the liver, kidneys, lungs and skin
expel impurities from the body by
improving the circulation of blood to these
organs.
 Itreduces the risk of hypertension, heart
attack and stoke.
TYPES OF EXERCISE
ISOMETRIC
 an exercise in which your
muscles are tightened for
about five to ten seconds
without any movements of
body parts
TYPES OF EXERCISE
ISOTONIC
 an exercise in which
muscle contraction results
to movement; such as
swimming, running,
walking, bicycling and
sports activities.
TYPES OF EXERCISE
ISOKINETIC
 an exercise in which a
weight or resistance is
moved throughout an
entire range of motion;
muscles are exposed to
fixed machines with
varying degrees of
resistance.
TYPES OF EXERCISE
AEROBICS
 (aerobic means air) a form
of exercise that requires a
continuous use of oxygen
over an extended period
of time
COMPONENTS OF EXERCISE

Warm Up / Stretching
Muscle Conditioning
Aerobic Exercise
Cool down

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