PFT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Guess the picture....

Multiple Select

• PLANKING

• PUSH UP

• SIT UP

Multiple Choice

• STICK DROP TEST

• ZIPPER TEST

Open Ended

WHAT IS FITNESS?

is defined as a condition in which an individual has enough energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy life. 

PHYSICAL FITNESS

IT is the ability of our body to respond to the many demands of life with extra energy for leisure and recreational activities. It is divided into four health- and six skill-related components. 

Multiple Select

SKILL RELATED FITNESS- enhances one's performance in athletic or sports events. Which of the following are the skill components?

• AGILITY

• BALANCE

• COORDINATION

• BMI

• SPEED

Multiple Select

What are the 4 HEALTH RELATED FITNESS?

• Muscular Strength/ Endurance`

• Flexibility

• Body composition

• Cardiovascular

• Agility

HEALTH RELATED FITNESS

is the ability to become and stay physically healthy

Four Components of Health-Related Fitness 

CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

is the ability of the heart (cardio) and circulatory system (vascular) to supply oxygen to muscles for an extended period of time. Cardiovascular is also called cardiorespiratory (lungs) fitness

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pictures shows a cardiovascular fitness?

3 minute step test

• Purpose - to measure cardiovascular endurance 

• Scoring – record the 60-second heart rate for the activity. 

Multiple Select

What is the muscle’s ability to produce effort or perform work?

• Muscular strength

• muscular endurance

90 -DEGREE PUSH UP

• Purpose – to measure strength of upper extremities 

• Scoring – record the number of push-ups made. 

Multiple Choice

What is the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion (ROM) at a joint?

• Body composition

• Flexibility

SIT and REACH

• a test of flexibility for the lower extremities particularly the hamstring. 

• PURPOSE:

• TObe able to reach as far as possible without bending the hamstring. 

• Scoring - record sit and reach to the nearest 0.1 centimeter. 

ZIPPER TEST

• a test of upper arm and shoulder girdle flexibility intended to parallel the strength / endurance assessment of the region. 

• PURPOSE:

• – to touch the fingertips together behind the back by reaching over the shoulder and under the elbow Equipment: Ruler 

• Scoring – record zipper test to the nearest 0.1 centimeter.  

BODY COMPOSITION

• is the ratio of body fat to lean body mass (including water, bones, muscles, and connective tissues). 

• Body Mass Index (BMI

CLASSIFICATION:

CLASSIFICATION

• BELOW 18.5 Underweight 

• 18.5 – 24.9 Normal 

• 25 – 29.9 Overweight 

• 30.0 – ABOVE Obese 

HEALTH RELATED FITNESS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE...

•  increases muscle tone and strength; • decreases susceptibility to injuries and illness; 

• improves bone mineral density; reduces risk of osteoporosis; • improves posture; 

• • decreases risk of diabetes and some cancers; • improves self-esteem and self-confidence; • decreases body fat and improves metabolism; and • increases energy level and academic achievement.