Aside from being physically fit, it also refers to a person's mental state as well. If a person is physically fit, but mentally unwell or troubled, he or she will not be able to function optimally
HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS
BODY COMPOSITION
CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
MUSCULAR STRENGTH
Body Composition
Proportion of lean body mass to fat body mass. It includes fat, protein, minerals and body water
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Measures of body mass based on height and weight that aid in determining weight categories
Procedure for measuring BMI
Measure height
2. Measure weight
3. Compute BMI = Weight in kg / (Height in m)^2
BMI Classification
Less than 18.5 - Underweight
18.5-24.9 - Normal Weight
25-29.9 - Overweight
30 or greater - Obesity
Cardiovascular Endurance
Ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver adequate amount of oxygen throughout the body
Muscular Endurance
The maximum pull or push that can be exerted one time by a muscle group
Muscular Strength
Ability of the muscle to exert maximal effort in a brief duration
Flexibility
Ability of the muscle and joints to go through a full range of motion
SKILLS-RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS
SPEED
AGILITY
Speed
Ability to cover a distance in a short period of time
Agility
Ability of the body to change position and direction quickly
Balance
Ability to maintain an upright posture or equilibrium while still or moving
Coordination
Ability to use the senses together
Reaction Time
Amount of time it takes to get moving
Power
The product of strength and speed
Physically Fit Characteristics
Has toned muscles
Loves to eat vegetables
Has normal weight
Sleeps 8 hours a day
Helps do household chores
Runs fast
Physically Unfit Characteristics
Easily gets tired
Hates to play sports
Does not want to sweat
Loves drinking soda
Active recreation
Physically active activities that require you to burn extra calories
Passive recreation
Less physically active activities that don't require extra effort and energy
Recreation
Voluntary participation in an activity during free and unobligated time that gives enjoyment, refreshes one's mind and body
Recreation embraces both indoor and outdoor activities that refer to sports and exercise leading to the attainment of enjoyment
Recreational activities
Activities you voluntarily participate in during your free time
Experts suggest that in choosing your recreational activities, it should be of your interest and not of others, voluntary and not pressured, and meet your recreational satisfaction
The less physically active activities bring alarming effect to your health, with inactivity being the 4th leading cause of disease according to the World Health Organization
Indoor recreation
Activities within the premises of your comfort zone at home or inside a building
Outdoor recreation
Activities undertaken in a natural, rural or open space outside the confines of buildings, usually large land area that is close to nature
How to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Engage in regular physical activity
Eat healthy food
Find time to manage stress
Follow good personal healthy habits
Indoor recreational activities
Individual sports - badminton
Team sports - volleyball
Dance - Zumba
Outdoor recreational activities
Hiking
Camping
Orienteering
Badminton
Originated from the game "poona" played by English Army officers in India in the 17th century, became an Olympic sport in 1992 Barcelona Olympics
Volleyball
Originated from "mintonette" created by William J. Morgan in 1895, brought to the Philippines in 1910 where the "spike or kill" skill was added
Benefits of sports
Physical dimension - enhances metabolism and aids weight loss
Emotional dimension - players control their feelings during games
Intellectual dimension - playing with strategies and tactics
Social dimension - building good relationships and teamwork
Dance
An indoor alternative recreation that is a fantastic and fun form of exercise, gradually raising heart rate
Zumba
A dance form accidentally discovered by Alberto "Beto" Perez, a celebrity fitness trainer from Colombia in the mid 90s, involving a combination of Latin dance steps
Hiking
Going on an extended walk for the purpose of pleasure and exercise, including having close encounter with nature, enjoying the beauty of the environment, and being one with Mother Nature
Festival dance
Cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by a community of people sharing the same culture, usually done in honor of a patron saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful harvest