G11 MIDTERMS PE&HEALTH: Physical Fitness

Physical Fitness

The ability to perform daily tasks with ease and have extra energy for leisure activities

Physical Activity

Any movement that uses energy and improves physical fitness

- Lifetime

- Competitive

- Home & Occupational

- Exercise & Fitness

- Leisure & Fun

5 Types of Physical Activities

Lifetime Physical Activities

Activities like bowling, golf, and martial arts done across a lifetime

Competitive Sports

Sports such as basketball, football, soccer, volleyball played competitively

- Aerobic

- Anaerobic

- Flexibility

What are the activities under competitive sports?

Aerobic Exercise

Cardio exercises like running, cycling, swimming that increase heart rate

Anaerobic Exercise

Strength training exercises aimed at building power (e.g., weightlifting)

Flexibility Exercise

Activities such as stretching and yoga that increase joint range of motion

Home & Occupational Activities

Physical tasks like gardening, cleaning, and laundry

- physical reasons

- mental reasons

- social reasons

What are the benifits of physical activities?

Physical Benefits

Increased energy, stronger heart and lungs, improved reaction time

Mental & Emotional Benefits

Stress reduction and healthy anger management

Social Benefits

Improved self-confidence and better cooperation with others

- Health-related components

- Skill-related components

2 Components of Physical Fitness

- Body composition

- Flexibility

- Cardiovascular fitness

- Muscular endurance

- Muscular strength

5 Parts Under Health-Related Components

Body Composition

The proportion of fat mass to lean mass in the body

Flexibility

The ability of joints to move through a full range of motion (ex. zipper test)

Cardiovascular Fitness

Ability of heart, lungs, and vessels to supply oxygen during activity (ex. 3 min. step test)

Muscular Strength

The maximum force a muscle can produce (e.g., push-up test)

Muscular Endurance

Ability of a muscle to perform repeatedly without fatigue (ex. situps, planks)

- Speed

- Power

- Agility

- Reaction time

- Coordination

- Balance

6 Parts Under Skill-Related Fitness

Speed

Ability to move in one direction as fast as possible (40m sprint)

Power

Ability of muscles to exert maximum force quickly (explosive strength) (ex. standing long jump)

Agility

Ability to quickly change direction with control (ex. hexagon agility test)

Reaction Time

Time it takes to respond to a stimulus (ex. ruler drop test)

Coordination

Ability to use senses and body parts together smoothly and accurately (ex. juggling)

Balance

Ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving (ex. stork balance test)

Frequency, Intensity, Time, & Type

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