WHAT IS PHYSICAL

FITNESS ?
Physical Fitness is the

ability to carry out daily tasks

without undue fatigue

ability to handle emergency

situations

possession of sufficient energy to

enjoy leisure-time pursuits
 BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Improved appearance
Improved body image
Feelings of personal self-control
More enjoyment of life
Improved health
Improved muscular strength
 BENNEFITS
Improved muscular endurance
Increased level of energy
Improved physical performance
Increased success in your school
work or job
Helps cope with stress
Sleep better
Increased life expectancey
 WELLNESS
Term used to describe
someone’s commitment to live a
healthy and active lifestyle. It
encompasses mental, physical,
environmental, spiritual,
emotional, and social health.
COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
Health-related fitness — satisfactory or
healthy levels of flexibility,
cardiovascular fitness, muscular
strength and endurance, and body
composition.
Skill-related fitness — components of
physical fitness that contribute to the
ability to successfully participate in
sports
 HEALTH RELATED FITNESS
COMPONENTS
Flexibility Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance

Cardiovascular
Fitness

Body
Composition
 SKILL RELATED FITNESS
COMPONENTS
Agility Power Balance

Coordination Speed

Reaction Time
 RISK FACTORS
I CAN CONTROL I CANNOT CONTROL

Inactivity Sex of individual

Obesity Heredity
High blood pressure Age
Cholesterol
Stress and tension
Smoking