Health and Fitness

Definition of health-

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being.

Definition of fitness-

Fitness is the ability to meet the demands of the environment.

There are 6 components of physical fitness.

They are:

• Cardio/respiratory endurance.
• Muscular endurance.
• Muscular strength.
• Flexibility.
• Speed.
• Body composition.

Motor fitness is the ability of the body to perform tasks skillfully with accuracy and balance.

There are 4 components:

• Agility - The ability to change the position of the body quickly and with control.

• Balance- The ability to retain the centre of mass above the base of support when stationary or moving.

• Co-ordination- The ability to use 2 or more body parts together.

• Reaction time- The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement.

There are 3 areas of benefit from regular exercise:

• Mental
• Physical
• Social

Mental Benefits:

• Improved confidence.
• Relief of stress and stress related illness.

* Stress related illness can be caused by tension and worry and can include conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Physical Benefits:

• Losing weight.
• Improved posture.
• Improved body shape.

Social Benefits:

• Meeting people.
• Making friends.