© 2015 albert-learning.com physical fitness physical fitness

© 2015 albert-learning.com

Physical Fitness

PHYSICAL FITNESS


Physical Fitness

Physical fitness is a general state of health and well-being or specifically the ability to perform aspects of sports or occupations. Physical fitness is generally achieved through correct nutrition, exercise, hygiene and rest.


Physical Fitness

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help

Control your weightLower your risk of heart diseaseLower your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndromeLower your risk of some cancersStrengthen your bones and musclesImprove your mental health and moodImprove your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you're an older adultIncrease your chances of living longerFitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at first. But even ten

minutes at a time is fine.


Physical Fitness

The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports — a study group sponsored by the government of the United States —declines to offer a simple definition of physical fitness. Instead, it developed the following chart:

Physiological Health related Skill related Sports

Metabolism Body composition Agility Team sport

Morphological Cardiovascular fitness Balance Individual sport

Bone integrity Flexibility Coordination Lifetime

Muscular endurance Power

Muscle strength Speed

Reaction time


Physical Fitness

Body CompositionDefinition: The relative amount of fat, muscle, bone and other vital parts of the body.

StrengthDefinition: The ability of a muscle group to exert force

Cardiovascular FitnessDefinition: Ability of the circulatory systems and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.

Physical Fitness | Health-Related:


Physical Fitness

FlexibilityDefinition: The range of motion at a joint

Muscular EnduranceDefinition: The ability of muscles to continue to perform repeated contractions against sub maximal resistance


Physical Fitness

Skill-Related Physical Fitness:

AgilityDefinition: The ability to rapidly change the position of the entire body in time and space with speed and accuracy.

BalanceDefinition: The ability to maintain equilibrium while moving, or stationary

CoordinationDefinition: The ability to use the senses, such as sight and hearing, together with body parts in performing motor tasks smoothly and accurately.


Physical Fitness

PowerDefinition: The ability of muscular unit or a combination of muscular units to apply maximum force in minimum time

SpeedDefinition: The ability to perform a movement within a short period of time

© 2015 albert-learning.com physical fitness physical fitness

Documents