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The document outlines the concepts and components of physical fitness, defining it as the ability to perform daily tasks efficiently with reserve for emergencies. It describes various types of muscle contractions, stretching techniques, and the classification of body types (somatotypes). Additionally, it highlights the benefits of physical fitness, including improved vitality, posture, and mental fitness, along with the parameters that contribute to overall fitness.

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The document outlines the concepts and components of physical fitness, defining it as the ability to perform daily tasks efficiently with reserve for emergencies. It describes various types of muscle contractions, stretching techniques, and the classification of body types (somatotypes). Additionally, it highlights the benefits of physical fitness, including improved vitality, posture, and mental fitness, along with the parameters that contribute to overall fitness.

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Physical Fitness – is the ability to perform one’s daily task efficiently without undue fatigue but

with extra “reserve” in case of emergency.


Leisure time is the amount of time that is Left
Concentric Contraction refers to muscle that shorten during exercise
Eccentric Contraction refers to the muscle that lengthens during exercise.
Isometric Contraction are another type of contractions in which the muscles are contracted
against an immovable resistance.
Isokenetik Contractions are similar to isonic contractions but the muscle are exposed to fixed
machines with variable degrees of resistance.
Somatotypes is a system of classifying an individual according to to the shape of the body.
Sheldon.
Ballistic Stretching uses muscles contractions to force muscle elongation bobbing.
Static Stretching this involved slowly stretching a segment
Dynamic stretching is the use of a muscles own force production
Propioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation it involves the contract relax approach to stretching.
CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
• Organic Vigor – refers the the soundness of the heart
• Endurance – is the ability to sustain long-continued
• Strength- is the capacity to sustain the application of force
• Power- refers to the ability of the muscle to release
• Flexibility – is a quality of plasticity
• Agility – is the ability of an individual to change direction
• Balance – is the ability to control organic equipment
• Speed- is the ability to make successive
COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS:
• Health-related components
• performance-related components
Health related fitness- is a function of body’s adaptation
• Muscular Strength
• Muscular Endurance
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Flexibility
• Body Composition
Performance related fitness- it refers to the quality
• Balance
• Coordination
• Agility
• Speed
• Power
BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
• Vitality – they increase in strength
• Posture- a physically fit person is able
• Relieves Lowback pain- A lack of physical activity
• Retards Aging Process – continued participation in regular
• Physical Fitness and Ability to Meet Emergencies – the body that is accustomed to sedentary
• Neuromuscular Skill – the smooth, efficient
• Relaxation – overactive minds
• Improvement of Personality and social skills – participation in games
• Mental Fitness – because of the mental
• General Growth – the physically fit person
THE PARAMETERS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS:
• Muscular Strength
• Muscular Endurance
• Cardio-respiratory Endurance
• Joint Flexibility
3 distinct types
• ectomorph
• mesomorph
• endomorph

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