What is Physical Fitness

What is Physical Fitness

Why are physical fitness and personal well-being necessary? This question can be difficult for some people to answer.

Fitness is not about being thin or having bulging muscles. It is also more than being able to run long distances without getting tired or how much weight you can bench press. Many people think body type and health determine fitness.

Fitness means having the energy and strength to accomplish the work and play you choose to do. Getting fit can improve your health a great deal. You don't have to be an athlete to be fit. Even people who can't do much or have limited athletic ability can work towards fitness.

Parts of Physical Fitness

There are ten parts to Physical Fitness.

· Five of them are Health-Related

· Five of them are Skill-Related

Health-Related Physical Fitness

Scientists have shown that health-related fitness concepts help reduce your risk of chronic disease and promote good health and wellness.

Health-related fitness would help you avoid fatigue when working and playing.

The five parts of health-related physical fitness are:

1. Flexibility

2. Cardiovascular Fitness

3. Muscular Fitness

4. Building Endurance

5. Body Composition

Skill-Related Physical Fitness

Skill-related physical fitness helps you perform well in sports and other activities that require motor skills.

Skill-related fitness would help you perform better in sports and help you function in life.

The five parts of skill-related physical fitness are:

1. Speed

2. Balance

3. Agility

4. Coordination

5. Reaction Time

Benefits of Physical Activity

· Increased live expectancy

· Increased level of energy

· Improved health

· Sleep better

· Help cope with stress

· Improved body image

· Improved physical performance

· Increased success in schoolwork and job

Unit 2 Skilled Activity: Squats

Watch the video below to learn about the skill of the week!

Additional Unit 2 Exercises

FAST FEET: Bend knees slightly, lifting feet barely off the ground. Move your feet up and down as quickly as possible.

PULSE SQUATS: Normal squat, but pulse up and down once at the bottom of the squat.

SUMO SQUATS: Get into a squat position. Bring your feet slightly wider apart and squat.

JUMP ROPE: No jump rope needed! Pretend you're holding a jump rope in your Feet together, jump up and down while moving your hands in sync.

WALL SIT: With your back against a wall, slide down until your knees and hips are in line. Ankles should be under your knees. Hold, keeping your back tall.

Squat Workout #1 – Strength

Squat Workout #2 – Cardio

Squat Workout #3 – HIIT