Physical Fitness Components
Physical Education as a part of educational system, is the pattern which helps in the development of the potentials of an individual which enable them to attain total fitness to serve as a guide in having a ―Good Life‖.
The major goal of physical education is fitness.
Physical fitness is the ability to perform one’s daily task efficiently without undue fatigue and with enough reserved energy. In order to attain a well-fit body, the following components must be observed:
• Organic Vigor – refers to the soundness of the heart and lungs which contributes to the ability to resist disease • Endurance – is the ability to sustain long-continued contractions where a number of muscle groups are used • Strength – quality of being strong • Power – refers to the ability of the muscles to release maximum force within the shortest period of time • Flexibility – capacity of muscle groups and the body joints to move through the normal range of motion; ability to perform a wide range of motion • Agility – quickness and lightness of movement • Speed – ability to move fast in a shortest period of time
To be able to test the capacity of an individual in performing daily tasks, physical fitness tests should be conducted twice a year, pre-test in the beginning of the school year and a post-test at the end of the school year.
Anthropometry - the scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the human body.
Body Mass (Weight) • Purpose - Body mass (weight) in combination with stature (height) is used to determine body mass index indicates whether one is of normal weight, overweight or obese. It is also relevant to sports where light individuals excel as in distance running and marathon, or in throwing events in athletics where heavier individuals perform better. • Equipment - Bathroom scale accurate to 0.5 kilograms placed on an even and firm surface. The scale should be calibrated regularly, using known standard weights such a barbell plates. • Procedure •
The major goal of physical education is fitness.
Physical fitness is the ability to perform one’s daily task efficiently without undue fatigue and with enough reserved energy. In order to attain a well-fit body, the following components must be observed:
• Organic Vigor – refers to the soundness of the heart and lungs which contributes to the ability to resist disease • Endurance – is the ability to sustain long-continued contractions where a number of muscle groups are used • Strength – quality of being strong • Power – refers to the ability of the muscles to release maximum force within the shortest period of time • Flexibility – capacity of muscle groups and the body joints to move through the normal range of motion; ability to perform a wide range of motion • Agility – quickness and lightness of movement • Speed – ability to move fast in a shortest period of time
To be able to test the capacity of an individual in performing daily tasks, physical fitness tests should be conducted twice a year, pre-test in the beginning of the school year and a post-test at the end of the school year.
Anthropometry - the scientific study of the measurements and proportions of the human body.
Body Mass (Weight) • Purpose - Body mass (weight) in combination with stature (height) is used to determine body mass index indicates whether one is of normal weight, overweight or obese. It is also relevant to sports where light individuals excel as in distance running and marathon, or in throwing events in athletics where heavier individuals perform better. • Equipment - Bathroom scale accurate to 0.5 kilograms placed on an even and firm surface. The scale should be calibrated regularly, using known standard weights such a barbell plates. • Procedure •