1. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MAPEH
GRADE 7

2. PHYSICAL FITNESS

3. is a set of abilities that one possesses in order to perform physical activities.

4. is the ability of an individual to perform daily activities efficiently without undue fatigue.

5. is the functional capacity of the body that allows an individual to have an improved life.

6. Fitness components

7. Physical fitness is made up of 3 major components namely: 1
Physical fitness is made up of 3 major components namely: 1. Health – related physical fitness 2. Skill – related physical fitness 3. Physiological fitness

8. Health – related physical fitness

9. - consists of specific components that have a relationship with good health; or a lower risk of illness, particularly hypokinetic diseases and conditions

10. Skill – related physical fitness

11. - Consists of components that have a relationship with learning motor skills quickly and the ability to achieve a high level of performance in sports.

12. Physiological fitness

13. - its components can be measured using more expensive equipment and in a laboratory or medically - supervised facility.

14. Elements of fitness

15. flexibility
It is the ability of the muscles to move joints with ease beyond the normal range of motion without strain and injury.

16. Muscular strength
It is the ability to carry out work against a resistance.

17. cardio – respiratory endurance
it is the ability to do and continue physical activities involving the whole body for a long period of time without fatigue.

18. agility
it is the ability to move and change direction quickly.

19. coordination
it is the quick linking and transmitting of messages from the central nervous system to the different parts of the body.

20. speed
it is the ability to perform a movement or cover a distance for a short period of time. it refers to the rate of movements as in running and walking.

21. power
it is the ability to release maximum force very quickly.