GROUP ACTIVITY

Answer the following:

1. In your own words, define fitness.
2. Is being physically fit and
healthy important? Why or why
not?
3. What are the benefits of health-
related fitness?
4. List down some examples of
health- related exercises.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
UNIT I:

HEALTH-
RELATED
Mr. CARLO JUSTINO J. LUNA

FITNESS
Malabanias Integrated School
 What is
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION?
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
is instruction in physical exercise
and games, especially in schools.
UNIT I: HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS
This unit is designed to explore
knowledge and skills t h a t will help
you and your family develop a
lifelong habit of physical fitness and
wellness.
Why do you think
people are less
physically active
nowadays?
What are perks of
being physically fit
and healthy?
BENEFITS OF BEING FIT & HEALTHY
Helps you get through with the stresses
and demands of life
Improves your self-esteem
Develops your confidence
Clarifies your self-concept which
can only be realized as you get
HRF activities play
a vital role in the
holistic development
of a person.
ACTIVITY 1-A: WHERE AM I?
Let’s play a brain teasing fun game called
“Word Scramble.” Find words from the
jumbled letters t h a t refer to components
associated with Health-related Fitness.
Write these words in your notebook
and try to define each.
S C E N T E R O W
B T E N D U R A E
O L R V I T A N C
D F L E X I B I L
Y C O M N R Y T I
I S O P O G A L U
T I O N S P T A C
C A R D I O V H S
S CE OTE ROW B TE
N D U R A E O L R V I T A ENDURANCE
N C STRENGTH

D F LE XI B I L YCOM FLEXIBILITY

N RYTI I S OP OGAL BODY

COMPOSITION
U TI O N S P TAC CA
CARDIOVASCULA
RD IOVH S
R
ACTIVITY 1-B: WHERE AM I?
Identify an d classify the pictures
shown on the following page based on
the components of health-related
fitness (HRF).
1. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
2. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
3. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
4. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
5. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
6. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
7. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
8. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
9. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
10. a. Cardiovascular
fitness
b. Muscular
strength and
endurance
c. Flexibility
d. Body
Composition
 PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHYSICA
L
FITNESS
 PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Physical Education is the optimum
development of a n individual
physically, emotionally, socially and
mentally through properly-selected
physical activities.
 PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
•physically – develops one’s body
•emotionally – learn to accept failure
•socially – learn to mingle with
one another
•mentally – develop
techniques / strategies
 FITNESS

Fitness is defined as a condition in

which a n individual has enough
energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy
life.
 PHYSICAL
FITNESS
Physical Fitness is the ability of our
body to respond to the many
demands of life with extra energy for
leisure a nd recreational activities.
 BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a test
to evaluate or diagnose the state
of physical fitness of a n
individual.
 BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

Formula for BMI:

weight (in kilograms)
height (in meters) 2
BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)
Classification:
Below 18.5 – Underweight
18.6 – 24.9 – Normal weight
25 – 29.9 – Overweight
30 and above – Obese
 COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
1. Cardiovascular – refers to the h e a r t ra te of a person
2. Endurance – the ability to apply strength for a
long period of time
3. Strength – the ability to exert force
4. Flexibility – the capability of the muscles to twist or
bend
5. Body Composition – the main target of Physical
Fitness to be developed
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST OBJECTIVES
1. To determine the level of fitness of students
2. To identify strength and weaknesses for development and
improvement
3. To provide baseline da t a for selection of physical activities
for enhancement of health and skill performance
4. To gather da t a for the development of norms and
standards
5. To motivate, guide and counsel students in selecting
sports for recreation, competition and lifetime
Health-related fitness (HRF) is the
ability to become a nd stay
physically healthy. Components:
1. Cardiovascular fitness
2. Muscular strength and endurance
3. Flexibility
4. Body composition
Skill-related fitness (SRF) focuses on
the performance in a sport.
Components:
1. Agility 4. Speed
2. Balance 5. Coordination
3. Power 6. Reaction Time
 COMPONENTS OF HRF
1. Cardiovascular fitness
– the ability of the h ea rt and
lungs and blood vessels to
deliver oxygen to working
muscles and tissues as well as
the ability of those muscles
and tissues to utilize the
 COMPONENTS OF HRF
1. Cardiovascular fitness
Examples:
a. Running
b. Cycling
c. Step-test
d. Swimming
e. Brisk walking
 COMPONENTS OF HRF

2. Muscular strength
and endurance
is the muscle’s ability
produce effort or
perform work.
 COMPONENTS OF HRF
2. Muscular strength
refers to the maximum
amount of force a muscle
can exert against a n
opposing force.
Ex.: Using weights
(bench press, leg press,
 COMPONENTS OF HRF
2. Muscular strength
a. Push-up – to measure strength of
the upper extremities
b. Basic Plank – to measure strength /
stability of the muscles
 COMPONENTS OF HRF
2. Muscular endurance
refers to the ability of
the muscles to do
repeated work over a n
extended period of time
without fatigue.
Ex.: Pushups, sit-ups or
 COMPONENTS OF HRF
2. Muscular endurance
Examples:
a. 3-minute Step Test
b. Pushups
c. Sit-ups or crunches for
one minute
 COMPONENTS OF HRF
3. Flexibility
is the ability to move
a body pa rt through a
full range of motion
(ROM) a t a joint.
Ex.: sit-and-reach,
 COMPONENTS OF HRF

4. Body Composition
is the ratio of body fat to lean body
mass (including water, bones, muscles,
and connective tissues).
Ex.: Aerobics
 What are the
benefits of health-
related fitness?
 BENEFITS OF HRF
improves quality of life
increases muscle tone and strength
decreases susceptibility to injuries
and illness
improves bone mineral density
 BENEFITS OF HRF
reduces risk of osteoporosis
improves posture
increases efficiency of the
respiratory a nd circulatory systems
decreases risk of
cardiovascular disease and
 BENEFITS OF HRF
improves blood pressure
decreases risk of diabetes and
some cancers
improves self-esteem and self-
confidence
 BENEFITS OF HRF
decreases body fat and
improves metabolism
increases energy level and
academic achievement
SKILL-RELATED FITNESS TEST
1. Speed
– is the ability to perform a movement in
one direction in the shortest period of
time

a. 40 meters sprint – to measure running

speed
SKILL-RELATED FITNESS TEST
2. Power
– is the ability of the muscle to
transfer energy and release maximum
force a t a fast rate
a. Standing Long J u m p – to measure the
leg strength and power
SKILL-RELATED FITNESS TEST
3. Agility
– is the ability to move in different
directions quickly using a combination of
balance, coordination, speed, strength
and endurance
a. Hexagon Agility Test – to measure the ability of
the body to move in different directions quickly
SKILL-RELATED FITNESS TEST
4. Reaction Time
– is the amount of time to respond to a
stimulus

a. Stick Drop Test – to measure the time

to respond to a stimulus
SKILL-RELATED FITNESS TEST
5. Coordination
– is the ability to use the senses with the
body parts to perform motor tasks
smoothly and accurately
a. Juggling – to measure the
coordination of the eye and h a n d
SKILL-RELATED FITNESS TEST
6. Balance
– is the maintenance of equilibrium
while stationary or while moving

a. Stork Balance Stand Test – to

assess one’s ability to maintain
equilibrium