PE Reviewer
PE Reviewer
PE Reviewer
Physical Fitness
- Generally defined as a set of abilities that an individual possesses in order to perform specific
types of physical activity efficiently and effectively.
- The ability to carry out daily tasks with alertness and vigor without undue fatigue and with
enough energy reserve to meet emergencies or to enjoy leisure time.
HEALTH RELATED FITNESS (HRF)
- Ability of the body to meet the demands of daily physical effort and activity, to have enough
energy reserve for unexpected emergency, to enjoy the feeling of well-being that regular
exercise brings.
1.) MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
– the ability of the muscles to repeatedly exert themselves over a period of time.
2.) MUSCULAR STRENGTH
– the ability of the muscles to exert maximum force.
3.) CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE
– the ability of the heart, blood vessels, blood and respiratory system to supply oxygen and fuel
to the muscles at a steady rate for a considerable length of time.
4.) FLEXIBILITY
– the ability of the body joint through the full range of motion(ROM) without discomfort or
pain.
5.) BODY COMPOSITION
– the relative percentage of muscle, fat, bone and other tissues that comprise the body.
PERFORMANCE RELATED FITNESS (PRF)
1.) AGILITY - the ability to quickly and accurately change the direction of the movement of the
entire body in space.
2.) BALANCE - the ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.
3.) COORDINATION - the ability to combine the senses with the body parts to perform activities
smoothly and accurately.
4.) REACTION TIME - the time lapse between stimulation and the start of reaction to that
stimulation
5.) POWER - the ability to transfer energy into force at a fast rate.
6.) SPEED - the ability to perform a movement in a short period of time.
Benefits of Fitness:
- Helps you more and had time for leisure
- It keeps you both physiologically and mentally stable
Physiological Benefits
1. Aids the circulatory system
2. Fat loss
3. Regulates Appetite
4. Increase flexibility
5. Lowers blood pressure
6. Lowers blood fats
7. Strengthen muscles
8. Stronger bones
Mental Health Benefits
- When you stay active and fit it can give us:
1. Better sleep
2. Relieves stress
3. Relieves anxiety
4. Keep mind sharp