Physical Education & Fitness Fundamentals

Question-and-Answer flashcards covering key concepts from Physical Education lecture notes, including holistic health, fitness components, exercise types, movement types, fitness tests, and BMI tools.

What is the primary goal of Physical Education?

To promote the development of an individual’s health and help them understand the importance of exercise.

Name the five dimensions of Holistic (Complete) Health.

1) Physical Development 2) Emotional Development 3) Social Health Development 4) Spiritual Development 5) Mental Health Development

Which dimension of Holistic Health deals with positive and negative thinking?

Emotional Development.

Define Physical Fitness as given in the notes.

The ability of an individual determined through programmed exercise.

In simple terms, how does Strength differ from Power?

Strength is the capacity to exert force, while Power combines strength with speed to exert force quickly.

What are the two main categories of Physical Fitness?

1) Health-Related Fitness 2) Skill-Related Fitness.

Identify the two phases under Types of Exercise.

1) Warm-up exercises (Conditioning) 2) Cooling-down (Relaxation).

Differentiate Locomotor from Non-locomotor movements.

Locomotor movements are done from one place to another, while Non-locomotor movements are performed without leaving the spot.

In Filipino terms, what is the distinction between Training and Practice?

Training = ‘Pinag-aaralan’ (studied); Practice = ‘Pinagsasanaysan’ (rehearsed repeatedly).

List the four common body positions used in exercises.

Standing, Kneeling, Sitting, Lying.

Give at least five components of the Physical Fitness Test mentioned in the notes.

Agility, Ability, Endurance, Strength, Power, Coordination, Balance, Reaction Time, Speed.

State three PATHFIT warm-up activities for the body.

Running, Jumping Jacks, Butt Kicks (any three of the listed activities: Running, Jumping Jacks, Butt Kick, Jogging).

What are the three variations of knee bends noted under PATHFIT?

Half knee bend, Full knee bend, Combination knee bending.

Which flexibility test uses a ruler to measure shoulder flexibility?

The Zipper Test.

What vital sign is recorded before and after the 3-Minute Step Test?

Pulse rate.

How many trials are performed in the Standing Long Jump test?

Three attempts.

Which test measures reaction time by dropping an object?

The Stick Drop Test.

What is the sprint distance listed in the fitness tests?

40 meters.

What does BMI stand for?

Body Mass Index.

Name two pieces of equipment needed to compute BMI according to the notes.

Any two of the following: Stopwatch, Tape Measure, Weighing Scale, Ruler, Chalk/Masking Tape, Oval area/Stair.