Concept of Physical Fitness

Concepts of physical
fitness
LESSON 2 IN MOVEMENT COMPETENCY TRAINING
What is physical fitness?
BEING PHYSICALLY FIT WE CAN BE ABLE TO DO OUR DAILY TASKS WITHOUT ANY
BURDENS, PHYSICAL FITNESS IS HIGHLIGHTED FOR IT PRECONDITIONED OUR MIND
AND SOUL IN BECOMING HEALTHY. THROUGH THE HELP OF DIFFERENT PHYSICAL
ACTIVITIES, IT WILL HELP US TO AVOID DIFFERENT KINDS OF DISEASES OR AILMENTS
THUS, WE BECOME KNOWLEDGEABLE ON HOW WE WILL CARE FOR OUR BODY.
IT IS HOPED THAT THIS MODULE WILL BE OF IMMEDIATE VALUE TO STUDENTS AS IT

INTRODUCES PHYSICAL FITNESS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP
STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE.
What are the conceptions?
 One of the primary specific objectives of physical education in the Philippine School System from grade one
to college is to improve and maintain the physical fitness level of the students so that they will enjoy a “good
life”.
 Everybody talks about physical fitness but still there are many misconceptions about the real meaning of the
word. Some believe that being “physically fit” means being muscular and being able to lift heavy weights.
 Others believe that to be fit is to be perceived as slim. To some others, being physically fit is being able to endure the
physical demands of daily living. It is therefore necessary to have correct concept of physical fitness.
Physical fitness is a multidimensional state of being
 It is the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively. It is a state of being that consists of at least five health-
related physical fitness and six skill-related physical fitness components, each of which contributes to total quality of life.
 Physical fitness is associated with a person’s ability to work effectively, enjoy leisure time, be healthy, resist
hypokinetic diseases (hypokinetic diseases or conditions - is one associated with lack of physical activity or too little
regular exercise).
 Examples of such conditions include (heart disease, low back pain, adult-onset diabetes, and obesity) and meet
emergency situations. It is related to, but different from, health and wellness. Although the development of
physical fitness is the result of many things, optimal physical fitness is not possible without regular exercise.
Facts about hyperkinetic and hypokinetic conditions.
 Just as too little physical activity can result in health problems, too much can slow contribute to illness and injury.
 The difference between the two, “hypokinetic” means too little physical activity while “hyperkenetic” means too
much physical activity. Just as reasonable amounts of physical activity can help reduce the risk of hypokinetic
health problems; it has become apparent that excessive leads to hyperkinetic conditions that have negative effects
on health and wellness. High level performance requires high-level-training.
 In general, Physical Fitness is the ability of the body to perform one’s daily tasks efficiently without undue fatigue
and has extra reserve energy in case of emergency.

Benefits of Physical Fitness
1. Vitality
 Muscles are basic for all body action. They increase in strength with activity and deteriorate from lack of it. Fit
muscles use less energy to perform the same tasks, leading to an increase in vitality.
2. Posture
 A physically fir person is able to maintain his general posture alignment better than one with weak musculature.
Good fitness as a program stresses the development of anti-gravity muscles which maintains good abdominal wall
and the arm and shoulder girdle.
3. Relieves low back pain
 A lack of physical activity has been found to be the major cause for some cases of pain in the lower back. Most
adults who suffer from low-back pain are relieved from this pain by exercises that strengthen their back and
abdominal muscles
4. Retards ageing process

 continued participation in regular exercises of the proper amount and severity is of considerable value in
postponing deterioration that usually takes place as a person grows old.
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5. Physical fitness and ability to meet emergencies
 The body that is accustomed to sedentary living habits can usually operate ineffectively even though it is operating
at near maximum effort.
6. Neuromuscular skill
 The smooth, efficient coordination of the muscular system is improved as a result of regular participation in
physical activity.
7. Relaxation
 Overactive minds in under active bodies often need physical outlets of accumulated emotional and muscular
tensions that seem to be relieved by action of the skeletal muscles.
8. Improvement of personality and social skills

 - Participation in games and sports aids in improving the personality and in developing the desirable social skills.
7. Mental fitness
 Because of the mental and physical relaxation that often results from physical activity, regular exercise is thought
by many to be considerable value in aiding the mental processes to function by many with increased efficiency.
8. General Health
 - The physically fit person usually possesses a high degree of general assistance, which enables him to
successfully avoid minor illness.
Physical fitness can be broken down into the following
concepts:
1. A person should possess enough strength, power, endurance, flexibility, agility, coordination, balance, and speed to
do easily and effectively the routine duties and maximum tasks that the day may bring.
2. He should be free from diseases and removable handicap disorders.

Physical fitness can be broken down into the following
concepts:
3. He should possess a sturdy physique which means a well-developed body with proper proportions of bones,
muscles, and fat tissue. His posture should be acceptable and evidence of good nutritional habits should be present.
4. At the end of the day, he should be sleepy but not overly tired. He should be able to sleep well and feel recovered in
the morning from the activities of the preceding day.
Characteristics of a physically fit person
1. Is able to withstand fatigue for no longer periods of time than the unfit.
2. Is better equipped to tolerate physical stress.
3. Has a stronger and more efficient heart.
4. There is a relationship between good mental health, mental alertness, absence of

tensions, and physical fitness.
Causes of Physical Unfitness
1. Lack of the right kind of exercise.
2. Improper living conditions including health habits.
3. Nutritional deficiencies, especially undernourishment, malnutrition, and obesity.
4. Chronic fatigue.
5. Tenseness and inability to relax.
6. Emotional disturbances.
7. Personal and social maladjustment.
8. Organic drains.

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IT IS HOPED THAT THIS MODULE WILL BE OF IMMEDIATE VALUE TO STUDENTS AS IT

and has extra reserve energy in case of emergency.

4. Retards ageing process

at near maximum effort.

tensions that seem to be relieved by action of the skeletal muscles.

8. Improvement of personality and social skills

2. He should be free from diseases and removable handicap disorders.

2. Is better equipped to tolerate physical stress.

3. Has a stronger and more efficient heart.

4. There is a relationship between good mental health, mental alertness, absence of

2. Improper living conditions including health habits.

3. Nutritional deficiencies, especially undernourishment, malnutrition, and obesity.

5. Tenseness and inability to relax.

7. Personal and social maladjustment.

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