Fitness Unit

Introduction

Health

I. Define Physical Fitness:

The Ability to carry out daily tasks and have enough energy left over for unexpected demands.

II. List 3 benefits of Physical Fitness on each of the aspects of your health:-

A. Physical Health• 1. Reduces chances of acquiring diseases

(heart disease, obesity)

• 2. Gives you a higher energy level

• 3. Improves your posture

B. Mental/Emotional Health• 1. Allows you to think more clearly

• 2. Relieves stress

• 3. Helps control depression

C. Social Health• 1. Gives you the opportunity to interact with

others.

• 2. Builds self-confidence in social situations.

• 3. Reduces stress within relationships.

III. Define the 5 components of Health-Related Fitness

A. Body Composition – the ratio of fat to lean body tissue.

B. Flexibility - the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion.

C. Muscular Strength – The amount of force a muscle can produce.

D. Muscular Endurance - the ability of muscles to do difficult physical tasks over a period of time without fatigue.

E. Cardiorespiratory Endurance – the ability of the heart to provide oxygenated blood to body tissues during long periods of vigorous activity.

IV. Define the 6 Components of Skill-Related Fitness

A. Agility - the ability to control the body’s movement and to change the body’s position quickly.

B. Balance – the ability to remain upright either while standing still or moving.

C. Coordination – The ability to use two or more body parts together well, or to use the senses along with the body parts.

D. Speed – The ability to move a distance or complete a body movement in a short period of time.

E. Reaction Time – the rate of movement once a person realizes the need to move.

F. Power – the ability to use force with great speed.

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