INTRODUCTION TO

PHYSICAL FITNESS
Which of the activities shown do you
engage during your free time?
Some people spend most of
their in front of their computers
and gadgets, some allot
ample time for exercise and
engage in physical activities.
 QUESTIONS:

1. How physically fit do you

want to be?
 QUESTIONS:

2. What physical activities can

you engage in considering your
current fitness level?
 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY,
EXERCISE & PHYSICAL
INACTIVITY
 BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE

Physical Activity
it is defined as bodily movements
produced by the skeletal muscles that
lead to energy expenditure.
 BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE

Physical Activity
1. Occupational – work-related
2. Domestic – household chores
3. Transportation – travelling
4. Leisure Time - recreation
OCCUPATIONAL
• Work related activities
DOMESTIC
• Household Chores
TRANSPORTATION
• Travelling
LEISURE TIME
• Recreation
 BASIC CONCEPTS AND DEFINITIONS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE

Exercise
on the other hand, it is a type or
subcategory of physical activity.
Therefore, it is incorrect to use physical
activity interchangeably with exercise.
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 AEROBIC, MUSCLE-
STRENGTHENING, AND
BONE STRENGTHENING
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
 AEROBIC, MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING, AND BONE STRENGTHENING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Aerobic Activities
an aerobic activity is also known as a
cardio or endurance activity. Aerobic
physical activities improve the efficiency
of aerobic energy production and
cardiorespiratory endurance.
 AEROBIC, MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING, AND BONE STRENGTHENING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Aerobic Activities
• Hiking
• Skateboarding
• Brisk Walking
• Running
• Biking
• Swimming
• Basketball
• Tennis
 AEROBIC, MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING, AND BONE STRENGTHENING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Muscle-Strengthening Activities
muscle-strengthening activities are collectively
called resistance training. Muscle-strengthening
activities are primarily used to improve muscular
strength and muscular power. Such activities make
the muscles of the body work against an applied
force or weight; hence, the muscles do more work
than usual.
 AEROBIC, MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING, AND BONE STRENGTHENING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Muscle-Strengthening Activities
• Weight Machines
• Body Weight
• Medicine Balls
• Resistance Bands
 AEROBIC, MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING, AND BONE STRENGTHENING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Bone-Strengthening Activities
a bone-strengthening activities is also
referred to as a weight-bearing or weight-
loading activity. It produces force on the bones
that promotes bone growth and strength.
 AEROBIC, MUSCLE-STRENGTHENING, AND BONE STRENGTHENING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Bone-Strengthening Activities
“Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening”
• Jumping Jacks
• Hopping
• Skipping
• Running
• Brisk Walking
• Weight Lifting
Can you name one of the
three strengthening
activities? Please give one
example of that activity.