Pathfit

• What does PATHFIT stand for?

  Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness
• What are the main goals of Physical Education?

  • Promotes optimum development
  • Encourages an active and healthy lifestyle
  • Supports lifelong learning
• What does "education through the physical" mean in the context of Physical Education?

  It refers to developing students' physical competence and knowledge of movement and safety.
• How does Physical Education help develop students' skills?

  It helps develop confidence and generic skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and aesthetic appreciation.
• What foundation does Physical Education provide for students?

  It provides a good foundation for students' lifelong and life-wide learning.
• What is the definition of Physical Fitness?


  It is the ability to perform physical activities without undue fatigue.
• What does Physical Fitness promote?

  It promotes healthy eating and physical fitness.
• What is the goal of having an efficient body system in terms of fitness?

  To achieve efficiency with the least amount of effort.
• How does Merriam-Webster define fitness?

  As the quality or state of being fit.
• What is wellness?


  It is the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.
• What are the four basic concepts of fitness and health?

  Basic Human Dimensions, Benefits of Fitness and Wellness, How to enjoy a quality and satisfying life, How to Determine your Health & Fitness Status.
• What are the Basic Human Dimensions in fitness and health?

  • Physical
  • Social
  • Spiritual
  • Emotional
  • Intellectual
  • Environmental
  • Occupational
• What are the benefits of fitness and wellness?

  • Look good
  • Feel good
  • Enjoy life
  • Be physically fit
  • Meet emergencies
• What factors contribute to enjoying a quality and satisfying life?

  • Attitudes
  • Habits
  • Behavior
• What are the three models that best describe health?

  • Medical
  • Environmental
  • Holistic
• What is flexibility in health-related components?

  It is the ability to use our joints to go through a full range of motion.
• What are the four components of flexibility?

  Fission, Extension, Abduction, Addiction.
• What is muscular strength?

  It is the amount of force our muscles can produce, often measured by how much weight we can lift.
• What is muscular endurance?


  It is the ability to use our muscles to perform an exercise/activity for a prolonged period of time.
• What is cardiovascular endurance?

  It is the ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to our body tissues during a strenuous workout.
• What is body composition?

  It is the proportional amount of fats, muscles, and bones in our body.
• What is agility in skill-related components?


  It is the ability of an individual to shift from one direction or position with ease and comfort.
• What is balance in skill-related components?

  It is the ability of an individual to sustain equilibrium or an upright position while standing or moving.
• What is coordination in skill-related components?

  It is the harmonious relationship of movement between the skeletal muscles.
• What is power in skill-related components?

  It is the ability to perform one explosive effort in a small amount of time.
• What is speed in skill-related components?


  It is the ability to move from one point to another in a small amount of time.
• What is reaction time in skill-related components?


  It is the amount of time it takes to move to certain stimuli.
• What are the common types of stretching?

  • Passive-assisted stretch
  • Static Stretch
  • Ballistic Stretch
  • Dynamic Stretch
• What are the common body types?

  • Ectomorph
  • Mesomorph
  • Endomorph
• What is passive-assisted stretch?

  It uses other forces to stretch your muscles, rather than your own ability.
• How does static stretch differ from other types of stretching?

  Static stretch involves moving a muscle as far as it can go without feeling pain and holding it in one place.
• What is the definition of ballistic stretch?

  Ballistic stretch uses the momentum of a moving body or a limb to force it beyond its normal range of motion.
• What is the purpose of dynamic stretch?

  Dynamic stretch involves active movements to prepare muscles for exercise.
• What characterizes an ectomorph body type?


  An ectomorph has little body fat or muscle.
• How is a mesomorph defined?

  A mesomorph has more muscle than body fat.
• What is the defining characteristic of an endomorph body type?

  An endomorph has greater body fat than muscle.
• What are the four types of stretching techniques?

  • Passive-assisted stretch: Uses other forces to stretch muscles.
  • Static stretch: Moves a muscle to its limit without pain and holds it.
  • Ballistic stretch: Uses momentum to stretch beyond normal range.
  • Dynamic stretch: Active movements to prepare muscles for exercise.
• What are the three body types in somatotyping?

  • Ectomorph: Little body fat or muscle.
  • Mesomorph: More muscle than body fat.
  • Endomorph: Greater body fat than muscle.