© 2015 albert-learning.com Physical Fitness PHYSICAL FITNESS

© 2015 albert-learning.com Physical Fitness Physical fitness is a general state of health and well-being or specifically the ability to perform aspects of sports or occupations. Physical fitness is generally achieved through correct nutrition, exercise, hygiene and rest.

© 2015 albert-learning.com Physical Fitness Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help  Control your weight  Lower your risk of heart disease  Lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome  Lower your risk of some cancers  Strengthen your bones and muscles  Improve your mental health and mood  Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you're an older adult  Increase your chances of living longer  Fitting regular exercise into your daily schedule may seem difficult at first. But even ten minutes at a time is fine.

© 2015 albert-learning.com Physical Fitness The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports — a study group sponsored by the government of the United States —declines to offer a simple definition of physical fitness. Instead, it developed the following chart: PhysiologicalHealth relatedSkill relatedSports MetabolismBody compositionAgilityTeam sport MorphologicalCardiovascular fitnessBalanceIndividual sport Bone integrityFlexibilityCoordinationLifetime Muscular endurancePower Muscle strengthSpeed Reaction time

© 2015 albert-learning.com Physical Fitness Body Composition Definition: The relative amount of fat, muscle, bone and other vital parts of the body. Strength Definition: The ability of a muscle group to exert force Cardiovascular Fitness Definition: Ability of the circulatory systems and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity. Physical Fitness | Health-Related:

© 2015 albert-learning.com Physical Fitness Flexibility Definition: The range of motion at a joint Muscular Endurance Definition: The ability of muscles to continue to perform repeated contractions against sub maximal resistance

© 2015 albert-learning.com Physical Fitness Skill-Related Physical Fitness: Agility Definition: The ability to rapidly change the position of the entire body in time and space with speed and accuracy. Balance Definition: The ability to maintain equilibrium while moving, or stationary Coordination Definition: The ability to use the senses, such as sight and hearing, together with body parts in performing motor tasks smoothly and accurately.

© 2015 albert-learning.com Physical Fitness Power Definition: The ability of muscular unit or a combination of muscular units to apply maximum force in minimum time Speed Definition: The ability to perform a movement within a short period of time

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