CAUSES OF POOR POSTURE

5 1. Improper nutrition
2. Weak muscles or muscle imbalance
3. Disease
4. Fatigue
5. Overweight and obesity
6. Vision and hearing defects
Objectives
7. Skeletal defects
8. Injuries
9. Incorrect posture habits

After the completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the types of postural deviation, causes of
poor posture, benefits and effect of poor posture.
BODY COMPOSITION
Refers to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone and
other vital parts of the body. A person's total body
weight may not change overtime. Body composition is
important to consider in maintaining health and
manage weight.

BODY TYPES
1. Endomorph: having round and curvaceous body,
high body fat. 2. Mesomorph: having large bones.
3. Ectomorph: having lean and slender body.
Benefits of good posture:

1. It promotes movement efficiency and endurance

2. It contributes to an overall feeling of well-being
3. It contributes to good appearance, project poise,
confidence and dignity 4. Good posture is also good
prevention

Effects of poor posture:

1. It causes improper alignment of the bone

2. Muscles, joints, and ligaments are prone to strain.
3. May cause fatigue and muscle pain.
4. Can affect position and function of the vital organs,
particularly those in the abdominal region.