Physical Fitness Basics

Misconceptions about Physical Fitness

• Physical fitness does not refer to the inability of body systems to work together efficiently, but rather the opposite.
• A fit person can respond effectively to both emergency and normal life situations.

Physical Activity and Exercise

• Exercise and physical activity are not completely different terms, but rather, exercise is a type of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive.

Physical Conditioning

• Physical conditioning refers to the development of physical fitness through the adaptation of the body to an exercise program.

Components of Physical Fitness

• Agility is a health-related component of physical fitness.
• Muscular strength is a health-related component of physical fitness.
• Body Composition is not a skill-related component of physical fitness, but rather a health-related component.
• Cardiorespiratory endurance relates to the heart's ability to pump blood and the lungs' ability to take in oxygen.

Power and Balance

• Power is related to both speed and strength.
• Balance is the ability to maintain equilibrium in both moving and stationary positions.

Learn about the importance of physical fitness and how it enables efficient performance of daily activities. This quiz covers the definition of physical fitness, its benefits, and how it impacts daily life.