Chapter 3 lesson 1 Physical fitness – The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

Benefits of Physical Fitness Physical Reduces chance of acquiring diseases –cardio-vascular disease, obesity Allows more activity at any age Higher energy level Improve posture

Mental/Emotional Intellectually more productive Stress relief Helps control depression Contributes to positive self esteem

Social Health Reduces stress that interferes with relationships Builds self confidence Opportunity to interact and cooperate with ohters

Basic Components of fitness Body composition – Ratio of Body fat to lean muscle Flexibility – ability to move a body part through a full range of motion Muscular strength – amount of force a muscle can exert Muscular endurance – Ability of Muscles to do difficult physical tasks over a period of time without causing fatigue

Basic Components of fitness Cardio respiratory Endurance – Ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of vigorus activity

Measuring Body Composition BMI

Measuring Flexibility Sit and reach

Measuring Upper body – push-up Abs – Sit up Muscular endurance – Pacer test Cardio-vascular – Step Test (pacer Test)