Physical Fitness and Gymnastics Lecture

These flashcards cover the definition, foundations, objectives, and components of physical education and physical fitness based on the provided lecture materials.

Physical Education

Education that utilizes movement and large muscle activities in a play or movement exploration setting to enhance and complement individuals for holistic development.

Article XIV Section 19 of the 1987 Constitution

The legal foundation providing that the State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence.

Physical Development

An objective of physical education focused on the acquisition and development of physical skills and motor abilities like strength, speed, endurance, coordination, flexibility, agility, and balance.

Mental Development

The acquisition of knowledge or understanding of rules and strategies of games, sports, and dance, and the ability to analyze body movements and game situations.

Emotional Development

The aspect of physical education providing opportunities for self-expression and emotional mastery, leading to a positive balance of feelings.

Social and Spiritual Development

The development of desirable traits through group competition and participation, including cooperation, sportsmanship, friendliness, leadership, respect, and honesty.

Physical Fitness

The ability to carry out daily tasks and physical activities without undue fatigue.

Health Related Components

Fitness components that contribute to the development of health and the functional capacity of the body.

Cardiovascular Fitness

The ability of the heart and lungs to function efficiently and effectively over a prolonged period of time.

Muscular Endurance

The ability to continue selected muscle group movements for a prolonged period of time.

Muscular Strength

The ability of the muscle to exert force.

Flexibility

The ability of the joints in the body to move to their full range of motion.

Body Composition

The ratio of fat to muscle; a healthy body is marked by a minimum of fat and maximum of lean mass.

Skills Related Components

Fitness components that have a relationship with enhanced performance in athletic activities.

Balance

The ability to maintain an upright posture while still or moving.

Agility

The capacity to change the direction of the body quickly and effectively.

Coordination

The ability to integrate the senses with muscle so as to produce accurate, smooth, and harmonious body movement.

Reaction Time

The time required to respond or initiate a movement as a result of a given stimulus.

Speed

The ability to move one's body from one point to another in the shortest possible time.

Power

The ability to do strength work at an explosive pace.

John Abdo

The author of the article cited for the benefits of fitness, such as improved energy, thinking, muscle/bone health, heart/lung function, and physical appearance.