1. Developing and maintaining good health. 2. Taking preventive measure against disease. 3. Improving mental and physiological strength and physical fitness. 4. Improving mental concentration. 5. Building self-esteem. PHYSICAL FITNESS: - It is the ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance / Endurance & Strength with the proper management of disease / Fatigue / Stress and reduced sedentary behavior. Physical fitness is an ability which differs from person to person and can also be highly trainable. Physical fitness is roughly divided into two –
A. Health related physical fitness - A state of complete mental, physical and
social well-being. fitness. Fitness - The ability to meet the demands of the environment. As a multidimensional construct containing the components cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. 1. Cardiorespiratory endurance It is the ability to perform large-muscle, whole-body exercise at moderate to high intensities for extended periods of time 2. Muscular strength It is the amount of force you can put out or the amount of weight you can lift. 3. Muscular endurance It is the ability to continue contracting a muscle, or group of muscles, against resistance, such as weights or body weight, over a period of time. Increasing the performance of these muscles means they can continue to contract and work against these forces.
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4. Flexibility Flexibility is the ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain free range of motion. Although flexibility varies widely from person to person, minimum ranges are necessary for maintaining joint and total body health. 5. Body composition It is the body's amount of fat relative to fat-free mass. Individuals with optimal body composition are typically healthier, move more easily and efficiently, and generally feel better.
B. Skill related physical fitness - Skill-related fitness refers to abilities that help people learn skills. The six parts of skill-related fitness—agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed. 1. Agility It is the ability to rapidly change the body direction, accelerate, or decelerate. It is influenced by balance, strength, coordination, and skill level. 2. Balance Refers to an individual’s ability to maintain their line of gravity within their Base of support (BOS). It can also be described as the ability to maintain equilibrium. 3. Coordination It is the ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled motor responses. Coordination is the ability to select the right muscle at the right time with proper intensity to achieve proper action. 4. Power It is sometimes known as explosive strength, the ability to use strength at speed. Effective power muscle contraction happens at high speed. Power is a key physical factor in throwing events and racquet sports, such as badminton. 5. Reaction Time It refers to the speed at which an athlete responds to an external stimulus. Reaction time relates directly to agility but is a smaller component of physical fitness. Reaction time relates to performance because it is used frequently in various sporting scenarios. 6. Speed Refers to a person's ability to move fast. Speed. combined with strength will provide power and force. This is a skill-related component of physical fitness. that relates to the ability to perform a movement. COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS: - 1. Muscular strength 2. Explosive strength 3. Muscular endurance 4. Speed 5. Agility 6. Flexibility 7. Cardiovascular endurance 8. Body composition. Worksheet 2024-2025 https://www.indianschoolmaabela.com/ Page 2 of 3 FACTORS AFFECTING PHYSICAL FITNESS
1. AGE Assessed by Physiological and Physical Performance. variations are depended on growth and development of muscles, bones, nervous system and other internal organs. As we age our physical size increases along with our functional and performance capacity. 2. BODY COMPOSITION This is the percentage of Fat, Muscle and bone is called “SOMATOTYPING”. This is a theory proposed in the year 1940, by WILLIAM HERBERT- Psychologist to categorize Human Physique, like ECTOMORPH, MESOMORPH. ENDOMORPH 3. NUTRITION As our energy is sourced from a balanced plate of food, nutrition plays an essential role in our physical fitness too. Without nutritious food, physical fitness cannot be achieved. Food is the fuel of our body. Food with high nutritional content boosts our stamina and helps us exercise better. Level of Activity is the key factor. An important element of this nutrient intake is water. 4. CLIMATIC CONDITION When it is too cold or too hot, adults perform less physical activity, resulting in more sedentary lifestyles. In large part, this reduction is due to the nature of adult physical activity: the vast majority of exercise-related physical activity occurs outdoors. Heat and Humidity affect Physical Fitness. The body loose the ability to stay cool because-Dizziness, Cramps, exhaustion due to heavy training. 5. LIFE STYLE HABITS A healthy lifestyle leaves you fit, energetic and at reduced risk for disease, based on the choices you make about your daily habits. Good nutrition, daily exercise, and adequate sleep are the foundations for continuing good. On the other side Sedentary Life Style cause high risk of life. Main Cause are like Desk jobs, Smoking & Drinking, Eating Junk Foods Etc. do gives invitation for Life Style Diseases due to the loss of Fitness. 6. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Physical fitness is to the human body what fine tuning is to an engine. It enables us to perform up to our potential. Fitness can be described as a condition that helps us look, feel and do our best. Physical fitness involves the performance of the heart and lungs, and the muscles of the body. Physical Activity should be for all age groups. Regular Exercise is must, to stay Healthy and fine.
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