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Table of Contents What is physical fitness The 5 fitness components Vocabulary To: What is Physical Fitness To: Fitness Components To: Vocabulary

Obesity- Having too much fat on your body so that it is in danger of being unhealthy Fatigue- Feeling tired or having a lack of energy. Cardiovascular- Anything related to the heart or blood vessels Resistance- An opposing force Force- The capacity to do work using energy or strength To table of contents

What is Physical Fitness? It is the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively without fatigue during work. Go to why is fitness important

Why is Physical Fitness Important? It strengthens the heart muscle It lowers cholesterol It strengthens bones It reduces chances for heart attack, cancers, and stroke An inactive lifestyle leads to obesity Chart on obesity

The 5 Fitness Components Flexibility Muscular Endurance Muscular Strength Body Composition Cardiovascular Endurance

Muscular Endurance Is the ability to maintain a movement over an extended period of time Is the ability to use your muscles without getting fatigued Why is muscular endurance important

Why is Muscular Endurance Important? It improves your ability to do daily tasks without getting tired It improves cardiovascular strength It increases blood flow to the brain Maintaining muscular endurance makes you feel better How do we use muscular endurance

How Do We Use Muscular Endurance? In Life Walk over distances Carrying groceries Going up or down a set of stairs In Sports Cross country Basketball Distance swimming Soccer Back to table of contents Back to 5 fitness components

Muscular Strength Is the ability to exert maximum force at one time Is the ability to generate force against some resistance Why is Muscular Strength Important

Why is Muscular Strength Important? It improves your strength and balance It reduces body fat It improves flexibility in the body It lowers blood pressure How do we use Muscular Strength

How Do We Use Muscular Strength? In Life Lifting boxes Opening jars Moving heavy objects Standing up from a chair In Sports Weight Lifting Sprinting Throwing Events Gymnastics Back to table of contents Back to 5 fitness components

Flexibility Is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion Is the elasticity of your muscles Why is flexibility important

Why is Flexibility Important? It allows you to bend your limbs It allows you to extend your limbs It improves coordination It reduces deterioration of joint aging How do you use flexibility

How do we use flexibility? In Life Reaching for objects Moving without stiffness Getting dressed In Sports Dancing Gymnastics Wrestling Baseball Back to 5 fitness components Back to table of contents

Cardiovascular Endurance Is the ability to perform moderate strenuous activity over a length of time It reflects how well your heart and lungs are working together Why is muscular strength important

Why is Cardiovascular Endurance Important? It is related to how healthy of a life you live Prevents heart disease Prevents stress Prevents certain types of cancers How do we use Cardiovascular endurance

How do we use cardiovascular endurance? In Life Living Ability to work over a period of time Overall health Protection from disease In Sports Ability to play sports at an older age Marathon Triathlon Bicycle racing Back to 5 fitness components Back to table of contents

Body Composition The amount of fat in your body compared to the bones and muscle Determines some of your physical appearance Why is body composition so important

Why is body composition so important? Makes you feel emotionally and physically better Poor body composition leads to heart disease Poor body composition could lead to diabetes How do we use body composition

How do we use body composition? In Life Prevent heart disease Prevent cancers Feel positive about self image In Sports Body building Football Wrestling Running Back to 5 fitness components Back to table of contents

Fitness Video Here is a fitness videos that shows the importance of exercise and being physically fit. _bCg Back to table of contents

Obesity Chart The chart below shows the percentage of students who are obese. Notice that in 1974 the numbers are very small, and in 2006 the numbers have grown larger. To fitness video