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HOPE 1
PHYSICAL FITNESS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE
Physical Fitness – condition that allows the body to Physical Activity – any movement
perform activities while still having the energy to do so Exercise – planned, structured, and repetitive; benefits
Health Fitness – ability of the body to fight of illnesses include:
Body Fitness – ability to do strenuous activity without  Reducing the risk of cancer
getting tired  Reduces the risk of chronic disease
 Increase physical fitness that improves the quality
HEALTH-RELATED COMPONENTS of life
Health-Related Components – helps you control your
weight, prevents diseases and illness, improves mood, 4 DOMAINS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
boosts energy, and promotes better sleep.  Occupational – involves physical activities in the
 Body Composition – how the body is composed of; office; work activities:
tissues, fats, muscles  Transportational – involves travelling
 Cardiovascular Endurance – the ability of heart and  Domestic – involves household physical activities
lungs to supply oxygen to the whole body  Leisure – fun physical activities; recreational
 Flexibility – the ability to move a joint without pain activities
 Muscular Endurance – the ability to use muscles for TYPES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
a long period of time without getting tired  Aerobic Activities – any type cardiovascular
 Muscular Strength – the ability to lift heavy things conditioning or “cardio”; means with oxygen;
without getting strained makes you sweat; causes you to breathe harder;
heart beats faster:
SKILL-RELATED COMPONENTS o Improves circulation; use oxygen better
Skill-Related Components – enhanced performance in o Increase endurance
different activities o Reduce the risk of heart disease
 Agility – ability to move swiftly from one position to o Reduce body fat
another o Reach and maintain a healthy weight
 Balance – ability to keep upright posture  Muscular-Strengthening Activities – resistance
 Coordination – ability to use senses together training; includes the use of weight machines,
 Power – ability to use strength quickly exercise bands, hand-held weights, or own body
 Reaction Time – ability to respond quickly to what weight:
you see, hear, or feel o Increased Muscle Mass:
 Speed – ability to perform a movement or cover a o Stronger Bones – increase bone density
distance in a short time o Joint Flexibility – reduce arthritis
o Weight Control – burn calories
BENEFITS OF AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE o Balance – reduces falls and injuries
1. Reduced Stress
 Bone-Strengthening Activities – weight-bearing or
2. Improved work
weight-loading activities; produces force on the
3. Improved Confidence
bones; often involve a person’s feet impacting the
4. Do daily activities more easily
ground:
5. Can control your weight
o Increased bone density and strength
6. Increase your own health
o Less-likely to have joint pains
7. Bones and muscles will get stronger
o Advantageous in increasing muscular
strength
BARRIERS TO AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
o Improved muscle coordination
1. Lack of time
o Improved body balance
2. Social Support
3. Lack of energy
4. Lack of motivation
5. Fear of injury
6. Lack of Skill
7. High lost
8. Lack of Facility