Physical Fitness is the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively. It consists of health-related physical fitness and skill-related physical fitness, which have at least eleven different components, each of which contributes to total quality of life.
Physical Benefits of Physical Activity • Heart and lungs get stronger which circulates more blood and oxygen around the body • A good ratio of fat to lean mass is obtained • Metabolic rate increases • More calories are burned because of an increase in muscle mass • Prevents illness and disease
Social Benefits of Physical Activity • Great way to meet new people • Increased confidence normally results in increased socialization • Improved communication skills through teamwork
Skill-Related Components of Fitness AGILITY BALANCE SPEED SKILL COMPONENTS COORDINATION REACTION TIME POWER
Skill-the components of physical fitness that contribute to the ability to successfully participate in sports.
Agility-the ability to change the position and control the movement of the whole body
Balance-The ability to keep an upright posture while either standing still or moving
Coordination-The integration of eye, hand foot movement
Power-Ability to do strength performance at a rapid pace
Reaction Time- the amount of time needed to move once the senses signal the need to move
Speed-the ability to cover a distance in a short time