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PE Module 001 Physical Activity and Exercise
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Module 001 Physical Activity and Exercise
At the end of this module, you will be able to: 1. Illustrates the relationships of health behaviors (eating habits, sleep and stress management) to health risks factors and physical activity assessment performance 2. Describe the role of physical activity assessments in managing one’s stress.
Physical Activity and Exercise The government as well as various organizations in the Philippines have always been committed to promoting health and wellness in the community. The Department of Health (DOH), as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) are among the well-known groups that helped raise awareness on the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.
What is Physical Activity? Physical Activity in its most basic definition, refers to any form of movement of the body that makes use of its energy.
Types of Physical Activity One of the misconceptions about physical activity is that it is limited to sports and exercise. While it is true that these activities consume energy, there are other forms of physical activity, which can be classified according to their purpose: Occupational Transport-related Household Recreational
What is Exercise? Exercise is defined as a planned program consisting of various physical activities which will help boost one’s physical fitness level. While this is different from physical activity it is also designed to help improve the physical well-being. Physical fitness is a broad term that refers to the person’s capacity to effectively cope with the demands of daily activities, as well as leisurely ones. With exercise, we can help boost the following physical components of physical fitness:
1. Aerobic capacity. This is the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, particularly to the working muscles to sustain rhythmical exercises
2. Muscular strength. This is the capability of the human muscle to generate force. Improving one’s muscle strength will protect the body from severe injuries caused by accidents such as falling.
3. Muscular endurance. This is the muscle’s capability to withstand fatigue. Having great muscle endurance allows a person to do multiple physical activities without tiring.
4. Flexibility. This is the ability to painlessly move a joint over its entire range of motion. Certain physical activities promote this component of physical fitness.
5. Body composition. This is the total make-up of the body. It is composed of two factors: the lean body mass and the body fat. Body composition also refers to the ratio of these two factors.
The Importance of having an Active Lifestyle Numerous experts and institutions such as DOH and WHO have been promoting the benefits of having an active lifestyle. One of the most relevant benefits of an active lifestyle is that it can help avoid the development of non-communicable diseases. These include the following: hypertension type 2 diabetes heart disease some forms of cancer
Definition of Term Exercise: a special type of physical activity performed during leisure to improve fitness. Non-communicable diseases : these are medical conditions/diseases that are noninfectious or non-transmissible. Physical Activity: All forms of movement that result to energy expenditure