A lesson on Physical Fitness

Concept Purpose

: Physical Fitness. : To introduce students the concept of physical fitness using small group discussion and collaborative activity. :Medium level.

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:30-35 Mins.

Learning Outcomes: Student will able to understand the concept of Physical Fitness. Aware of different components of physical fitness. Understand the importance of fitness in life. Understand how to assess the physical fitness of an individual.

Lesson Flow Why Introduction: Ask students to talk about what "health" means to them, and by contrast what "physical fitness" means to them. Have students discuss what relationship exists between health and physical fitness. Introduce students to the of components of Physical Fitness.

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Definition and Meaning

Fitness incorporates physical & mental health as well as emotional satisfaction & self-awareness. Physical fitness is to the human body what fine tuning is to an engine. It enables us to perform up to our potential. Fitness can be described as a condition that helps us look, feel and do our best. More specifically, it is: "The ability to perform daily tasks vigorously and alertly, with energy left over for enjoying leisure-time activities and meeting emergency demands. It is the ability to endure, to bear up, to withstand stress, to carry on in circumstances where an unfit person could not continue, and is a major basis for good health and wellbeing." Physical fitness involves the performance of the heart and lungs, and the muscles of the body. And, since what we do with our bodies also affects what we can do with our minds, fitness influences to some degree qualities such as mental alertness and emotional stability. As you undertake your fitness program, it's important to remember that fitness is an individual quality that varies from person to person. It is influenced by age, sex, heredity, personal habits, exercise and eating practices. You can't do anything about the first three factors. However, it is within your power to change and improve the others where needed Physical Fitness: It is the ability to carry out daily routine physical activity without being unduly tired and have ample energy to face emergency tasks as and when arise. Visit following sites for more information http://www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html http://www.hoptechno.com/book11.htm

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Components of Physical Fitness:

Cardio-respiratory Endurance Muscular Endurance Strength Speed Power Agility Flexibility

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Cardio-respiratory Endurance The ability to do moderately strenuous activity over a period of time. It reflects how well your heart and lungs work together to supply oxygen to your body during exertion and exercise. Also Known as aerobic fitness.
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Muscular Endurance: This is the quality that enables a person to sustain localized muscle group activities for the extended period of time.
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Strength : Strength is the amount of muscular force one is capable of exerting in a single muscular contraction.
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Speed: speed is the ability to make rapid movement of the same type in the shortest possible time.
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Power: It is the quality of a muscle to contract forcefully in the quickest possible time.
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Agility :It is the ability of the human body to change direction quickly and effectively
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Flexibility :It is the ability of a muscle to perform movement with large amplitude.
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What is Health? What Is Physical Fitness?

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The definition of physical fitness might vary by individual but most experts agree that there are five basic components of physical fitness which involve your heart, lungs, strength, endurance, and agility or flexibility. <Back

You don't have to build muscles to this point to be physically fit. Physical fitness is much more than muscle building and involves everything from cardio respiratory fitness to being more flexible.

Means to develop physical fitness.

Yoga Weigh training exercises Aerobic exercises Calisthenics Jogging <Back