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BODY
COMPOSITION
DEFINITION
➢ Body Composition is the amount of lean body mass including all the tissues other
than fat, such as bone, muscle, organs, and body fluids.
➢ The amount of body fat is expressed in terms of percent body weight.
➢ The fat component is called fat mass, or percent body fat while the non-fat
component is called lean body mass.
➢ Healthy weight is the absence of diseases that would improve with weight loss and
fat distribution pattern.
➢ The body composition could assess the situation of the body regarding about its
weight classification body assessment.
➢ Obesity is an excess of fats in the body. It could be assessed according to the height
and weight of the individual. You cannot easily determine a person as “obese”
without any assessment that will prove that his/ her height is normal to his/ her
weight.
Body composition - the fat and nonfat components of the human body; important in assessing
recommended body weight
Percent body fat - proportional amount of fat in the body based on the person's total weight; includes
both essential fat and storage fat; also termed fat mass.
Lean body mass - body weight without body fat.
Recommended body weight- body weight at which there seems to be no harm to human health;
healthy weight.
Overweight - an excess amount of weight against a given standard, such as height or recommended
percent body fat.
Obesity - an excessive accumulation of body fat, usually at least 30 percent above recommended body
weight.
CHART 1:
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE
Scientific evidence suggests that the way people store
fat affects their risk for disease. The total amount of body
fat by itself is not the best predictor of increased risk for
disease but, rather, the location of the fat.
➢ ANDROID OBESITY is seen in individuals who
tends to store fat in the trunk or abdominal area (which
produces the “apple” shape).
➢ GYNOID OBESITY is seen in people who store fat
primarily around the hips and thighs (which creates the
“pear” shape).
1. Both measurements should be done with a nonelastic 5. Use the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Rating Scale
tape. Make the measurements while standing with (Chart 2) to determine your rating for the waist-
the feet together and the arms at the sides, elevated to-hip ratio.
only high enough to allow the measurements. Be
sure the tape is horizontal and around the entire
circumference. Record scores to the nearest
Chart 3 Waist-to- Hip Ratio Nomogram
millimeter or 1/16th of an inch. Use the same units of
measure for both circumferences (millimeters or
1/16th of an inch). The tape should be pulled snugly
but not to the point of causing an indentation in the
skin.
2. Waist measurements- Measure at the natural waist
(Smallest waist circumference). If no natural waist
exists, the measurements should be made at the level
of the umbilicus. Measure at the end of a normal
inspiration.
Results:
Classification:
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Procedures:
1. Measure your waist and hip circumference using the procedures.
2. Divide your hip circumference to your waist circumference/ use Chart 3 to calculate your waist-
to-hip ratio.
3. Identify your rating and its classification based from Chart 4.
Results
Classification:
*If you checked one of the boxes above, the waist-to-hip ratio is especially relevant for you.
Procedures:
1. Identify your BMI and Waist Circumference from previous results of your activity.
2 Use Chart 5 to identify the classification of your BMI & Waist Circumference Rating.
Results
Classification:
CARDIORESPIRATORY
ENDURANCE
DEFINITION
✓ Improved cardiorespiratory
functioning: At rest, a healthy
cardiorespiratory system has little
difficulty keeping pace with the
body's need for oxygen, fuel, and
waste removal. During exercise,
however, the demands on the system
increase dramatically as the metabolic
rate goes up.
MUSCULAR STRENGTH
AND ENDURANCE
Muscular endurance is how many times you can move that weight without getting exhausted
(very tired).
Example Exercises:
• Push Ups in 2 minutes
• Planking
Great heart-healthy muscular endurance activities include jogging, cycling, swimming and brisk walking,
though the bulk of the research has looked at walking and jogging
Physical activity is the most variable factor influencing your total caloric expenditure. And research shows
aerobic exercise alone is an effective approach to weight loss.
It turns out that endurance exercise not only makes you happier, but it also helps you sleep better. Study found
that exercising at a moderate intensity for 150 minutes per week created a positive impact on subjects' mood and
sleep quality.
Before and after aerobic exercise programs or in control conditions, researchers discovered that exercise
prompts the production of a chemical that may help prevent age-related decline in brain function.
that strength training reduced risk of death from any cause by 23 percent, regardless of whether that training
involved bodyweight-only or weighted exercises. And those who also engaged in 150 minutes of moderate-
intensity aerobic activity reduced their risk by 29 percent
MUSCULAR
FLEXIBILITY
Did you know that a woman from Russia named “Zlata” is the Guinness Record
Holder of the “Goddess of Flexibility” all over the world? Her real name is Julia Günthel.
She is contortionist in the Russia Entertainment Industry. She has also entered Guinness Book
of World Records and has broken the records three times already, one of which was for the
“fastest time to burst three balloons with the back.”
Flexibility refers to the achievable range of motion at a joint or group of joints without causing injury. Some
muscular/skeletal problems and injuries are thought to be related to a lack of flexibility. In daily life, we often have to
make rapid or strenuous movements we are not accustomed to making. Abruptly forcing a tight muscle beyond its
achievable range of motion may lead to injury.
❖ The total range of motion around a joint is highly specific and varies from the joint to another (hip,
trunk, shoulder), as well as from one individual to the next.
❖ Muscular flexibility relates primarily to genetic factors and to physical activity.
❖ Joint structure (shape of the bones), joint cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles, skin, tissue injury,
and adipose tissue (fat) all influence range of motion about a joint.
❖ Body temperature, age, and gender also affect flexibility.
The range of motion about give joint depend mostly on the structure of that joint. Greater range of motion,
however, can be attained through plastic and elastic elongation.
➢ Plastic elongation is the permanent lengthening of soft tissue. Even though joint capsules, ligaments,
and tendons are basically nonelastic, they can undergo plastic elongation. This permanent'
lengthening, accompanied through proper by increased range of motion. is best attained through
proper stretching exercises.
➢ Elastic elongation is the temporary lengthening of soft tissue. Muscle tissue has elastic properties and
responds to stretching exercises by undergoing elastic or temporary lengthening. Elastic elongation
increases extensibility, the ability to stretch the muscles.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF
What to do?
Instructions:
Take note::
If you have chronic disease (like heart disease, asthma, etc.), pre-existing injury or medical condition, please
inform or remind your instructor regarding your health condition.
Before you execute the physical fitness activities, hydrate yourself and perform warm-up exercises first.
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE:
SIT – UPS/ CURL – UPS OR PLANKING
Target: The abdominal muscles
Procedure:
1. Lie down on a mat with your knees flexed at right angles.
2. Engage your core and cross arms close to the chest with fingertip on level with the shoulder.
3. Return to the start position then lift your upper body so your left elbow touches your right
knee. Be sure to lower your upper back all the way to the ground after each repetition.
4. Perform as many sit ups as you can in 20 seconds. Make it sure that your back between the
shoulder touching the ground and cross arms touching your knees.
5. You can have your partner to hold your feet.
Plank (b)
1. Kneel on an exercise mat or floor and bring your feet together behind you. Slowly
2. Squeeze your glutes and tighten your abdominals. Keep a neutral neck and spine. Do not allow you
lower back to sag or your hip to hike upward during this exercise. Sagging hips makes the exercise
initially easier, but it’s not a plank and it defeats the purpose of the exercise.
3. Create a straight, strong line from head to toes as long as you can in 20 seconds. “Hold that position”.
Procedure:
1. Performer assumes front leaning rest position, hands on the floor, finger pointing forward, toes
touching the surface for males and knees touching the surface for females.
2. Extends your elbow straight upward.
3. Lowers the body until the chest touches the mat and then pushes upward to the straight arm
support position.
4. The action is then repeated as many as possible without rest in 20 seconds.
The body must not sag but maintain a straight line throughout the trial.
Modified:
1. Kneel on an exercise mat or floor and bring your feet together behind you.
2. Slowly bend forward to place your palms flat on the mat, positioning your hands shoulder-width
apart with your fingers facing forward. Slowly shift your weight forward until your shoulders are
positioned directly over your hands. Reposition your hands as needed to allow full extension of
your body from the knees without any bend at the hips. Stiffen your torso by contracting your
core and abdominal muscles (“bracing”)
3. Downward Phase: Slowly lower your body towards the floor while maintaining a rigid torso and
head aligned with your spine. Do not allow you low back to sag or your hip to hike upward during
this downward phase. Continue to lower yourself until your chest or chin touch the mat or floor.
Your elbows should remain close to the sides of your body or flare outwards slightly.
4. Upward Phase: Press upwards through your arms while maintaining a rigid torso and head with
your spine. Do not allow your low back to sag or your hips to hike upwards. Continue pressing
until the arms are fully extended at the elbows
MODIFIED PUSH-UP:
A. Bent Knee Push-Up B. Knee Push-Up
Materials: None
Procedure:
1. Starting position is called as a Mountain pose. Stand straight, relax your shoulders and feet are together
or parallel with distance apart.
2. Upward Salute Pose - Bring your arms upward. Avoid hunching your shoulders up to your ears.
Feel the energy flow from your fingertips down to your heels.
3. Soft Knees Forward Bend Pose - Bring your arms down to the side as you hinge your body to your hips.
Slightly bend your knees to take the pressure off. Don’t put pressure to your neck, let it hang and relax.
4. Half Forward Bend Pose - Slightly lift your body in halfway. Be sure that you bring a nice extension to
your spine and your neck should be nice and long.
5. Low Lunge Pose - From Half Forward Bend pose, place your hands down on the floor, slightly bend
your knees and bring your right leg on the back. Be sure that your left knee is not hyper extended and
your right leg is straight.
6. Downward Facing Dog Pose - Step back your left leg coming into a High Plank pose. Spread your finger
nice and wide and press every fingertips to protect your wrist. Then, tuck your toes, raise or lift your
hips, press your chest towards your thighs until you form an inverted V shape.
7. Go back to High Plank Pose and step forward your left leg into Low Lunge Pose.
8. Step forward your right leg and form a Half Forward Bend Pose
9. From Half Forward Bend pose, slightly bend your knees to form Soft Knees Forward Bend Pose again.
10. Awkward Chair Pose - Bring your body and arms upward but stay hips on the same position like you are
sitting on a chair.
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Target:
6 Lower body 7(Butt, Hips, Legs,8 Thighs) 9 10 11
Materials: None
Procedure:
1. Stand with feet shoulder width and knees slightly bend.
3. At the bottom of the squat, powerfully explode straight up bringing your knees
toward your chest while in midair. At the top of the jump, your thighs should touch
your torso.
4. Release your legs, control your landing by going through your foot (toes, ball,
arches, heel) and descend into the squat again for another explosive jump.
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FRONT VIEW
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SIDE VIEW
PREPARED BY: PE 001 INSTRUCTORS
Materials: Table Tennis ball smooth and solid wall, marking tape, stopwatch (optional)
Procedure:
1. A mark is placed a certain distance from the wall (e.g. 2 meters, 3 feet). The person stands behind
the line and facing the wall.
2. The ball is thrown from one hand in an underarm action against the wall, and attempted to be
caught with the opposite hand.
3. The ball is then thrown back against the wall and caught with the initial hand. The test can
continue for a nominated number of attempts or for a set time period (30 seconds). By adding the
constraint of a set time period, you also add the factor of working under pressure.
Materials: None
Procedure:
1. 1. Get down on your hands and feet with your knees slightly bent and your back flat.
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Target: Your glutes, outer thigh and core while giving you a great cardiovascular move that gets your
heart rate up anytime, anywhere.
Materials: None
Procedure:
1. Start standing with your legs hip-width apart. Bend one leg behind the supporting leg at a slight
angle, while maintaining weight and balance on the supporting leg.
2. As you exhale, simultaneously swing your arms out and leap over to the opposite side.
3. Shift your weight and land with the opposite leg behind you. Be sure to land on the ball of your
foot with your hips and knees bent slightly.
4. Repeat this side-to-side motion, transferring your weight in 20 seconds. Continue to alternate
the arms and legs as you shift side to side in the skating motion.
Materials: tape measure, chalk or tape for marking ground, stopwatch, marking sheets.
Procedure:
PLYOMETRIC
EXERCISES
❖ With that being said, plyometrics are a very high-intensity form of training that, yes, promotes speed and
power, but also can lead to a greater risk of injuries.
❖ Plyometric exercises need to be executed with proper form, always respecting your body’s limits.
❖ Before adding the “jumping” and “explosiveness” component to the movement, first focus on perfecting
squats before doing squat jumps onto a box or platform.
❖ After perfecting the movements and adding the jumping, regular plyometric training with rest days in
between will help maintain bone and joint health.
(Source: www.scienceforsport.com)
WAIST-TO-
HIP RATIO
SIT-UPS/
CURL-UPS OR
2. What are the factors that affect your execution of the Physical PLANKING
Fitness Activities (Give 3)
PUSH-UPS
FLEXIBILITY
ROUTINE
3. What are the benefits of taking Physical Fitness Activities? SQUAT JUMP
(Give 3)
ALTERNATIVE
WALL TOSS
BEAR WALK
4. How do you find taking Physical Fitness Activities at home? PAPER JUGGLING
(Give 3)
SKATERS
IN AND OUT
AGILITY TEST
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