a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

the ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment

all body systems working well, free from illness and injury and ability to carry out everyday tasks

can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community

basic human needs are being met (food, shelter and clothing) and the individual has friendship and support, some value in society, is socially active and has little stress in social circumstances

Health, fitness and components of fitness

Physical education

Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength

Power, flexibility and reaction time

Agility, balance and co-ordination

A practical exploration of fitness testing and normative data for endurance

A practical exploration of speed, power, strength and flexibility fitness tests

A practical exploration of balance, co-ordination, agility and reaction time fitness tests

Linking sports and physical activity to different components of fitness

This unit will explore the relationship between health, fitness, exercise and performance before unpacking the different components of fitness. This understanding will include key definitions, how to test and train each but also which components are most important for different sports.

Physical training: health and fitness

the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness

the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement

the ability to move two or more body parts under control, smoothly and efficiently

the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly through movements

the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance

the ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible

the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus

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