Mapeh Physical Education

Physical Activity

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement created by skeletal muscles that require energy outflow. It is produced by alternating reduction and relaxation of skeletal muscles which results in a notable increase in energy a person uses

Physical Fitness Test

Set of procedures intended to determine a student’s level of fitness. Health related ang Skill related

Physical Fitness

State of health and well-being that enables the individual to perform well in the aspects of sports, occupations, and daily activities

Health-Related Fitness

The ability to become and stay physically healthy

Health-Related Fitness

The ability to become and stay physically healthy

Health-Related Components

Factors that promote total health and prevent the beginning of disease and problems associated with an activity

Body composition

Used to describe the percentage of fat, bone, and water, and muscle in human bodies

Bmi

This test determines your body’s classification

Weight

Heaviness and lightness of a person

Height

Distance between the feet on the floor to the top of the head in a standing position

Flexibility

The ability to move a body part through a full range of motion at a joint

Sit and Reach

This test measures the flexibility of the lower extermities (particularly the trunk)

Cardiovascular Endurance

The ability of the heart (cardio) and circulatory system (vascular) to supply oxygen to the muscles for an extended period of time

3 minute step test

This test measures your cardiovascular endurance

Muscular Strength

The maximum amount of force a muscle can exert against opposing force

90 Degree push ups

This test measures the strength of upper extremities

Muscular Endurance

Ability of the muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against resistance for an extended period of time

Basic Plank

Measures the strength/stability of the core muscles

Goal

A future plan or desired results that a person or group of people wants to achieve in a specific timeline.

Specific

Have a clear and well defined goal. Know what you really like

Measurable

Have exact standards to measure your progress towards achievement of your goal

Achievable

Your goal should be realistic and not impossible to achieve

Relevant

Your goal should be related to your life’s purpose

Time-Bound

Create a specific timeline of when to start working on your set goals and when to end

Goal Setting

Does not require a specific timeline on when and where you can’t set your goals

Physical Fitness

Ability of a person to perform daily tasks and still have reserved energy for emergencies and leisure activities

Skill-related fitness components

Physical abilities that show potential for good performance in certain skills (usually sports)

Agility

Ability to move in different directions quickly using a combination of balance, coordination, strength, and endurance

Hexagon Agility Test

Quickly jumping in and out of a hexagon shape. To measure the ability of the body to move in different directions quickly

Balance

Ability of the body to maintain stability in static or moving while resisting the force of gravity.

Stork Balance Stand Test

Stand one leg for as long as possible. To assess one’s ability to maintain equillibrium

Coordination

One’s ability to use the sense together with other body parts in performing motor tasks smoothly and accurately

Juggling

Manipulation of objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport. To measure the coordination between the eye and the hand

Power

Ability of the muscle to transfer energy and release maximum force at a fast rate

Standing Long Jump

Assess lower body strength. Measure the explosive strength and power of leg muscles

Reaction Time

Ability to react and make decisions quickly

Stick Drop Test

Measure the time to respond to a stimulus