Leslie Gwen Empuerto July 12, 2019

STEM 11 – G Mr. Richard Llamoso

Physical Education and Health

1. Define physical health.

Physical health is important for a person’s overall well-being. When one is
physically healthy, he/she can perform physical activities effectively and efficiently. To
be physically fit, regular exercise and proper training are important for one to develop
healthy muscles, bones and joints. Maintaining one’s physical health is a huge part of
achieving a better overall fitness and to maintain positive energy throughout the day.

2. Outcomes of physical health.

Having good physical health leads to overall strength and wellness. It
strengthens the muscles, bones and joints so that the body can function well and have
good support for daily activities. Maintaining good physical health reduces risks of
cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, improves digestion and strengthens the
immune system. Also, some studies show that one’s level of physical health has a huge
impact on mental health as well. Therefore, strengthening one’s body and mind are
essential for achieving a healthy well-being.

3. Health-related physical fitness.

Health-related physical fitness includes exercises and activities that one can do
to improve one’s physical health and fitness. These include the following categories:
 Body Composition – it is a special term used in physical fitness that measures the
combination of all the tissues that make up the body
such as bones, muscle, organs and body fat
 Cardiovascular Endurance – it is the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to
work efficiently and deliver oxygen to the different parts
of the body
 Flexibility – it is the ability of the body to do a wide range of motion by fully using the
joints
 Muscular Endurance – it is the ability of the muscles to endure long periods of work
without tiring easily
 Muscular Strength – it is the ability of the muscles to exert a huge amount of force to
overcome the most resistance in a single effort
4. Skill-related physical fitness and health.
Skill-related physical fitness and health refers to one’s abilities in areas which are
likely to improve performance in sports or certain work related activities. The six areas
of skill-related physical fitness are the following:
 Agility – it is the ability of the body to quickly change direction while in motion
 Balance – it is the ability to maintain a position of the body while moving or
staying still
 Coordination – it is using the senses and muscles together to produce an
appropriate movement in response to the action or input
received
 Power – it refers to the amount of strength a person is able to use during a
movement, together with the speed of the motion
 Speed – it refers to how fast a person can move
 Reaction Time – it refers to the amount of time it takes for a person to respond to
a stimulus
These areas of fitness may have no direct effect on a person's health, but they tend to
increase athletic aptitude, which may in turn enhance health.

5. Enumerate the seven dimensions of well-being in physical fitness.

The following are the seven dimensions of well-being in physical fitness.
 Physical Wellness – it involves implementing regular physical activity and having
proper rest
 Emotional Wellness – to have awareness of our own emotions and our outlook
on other people and circumstances in life
 Spiritual Wellness – to obtain mental clarity, spirituality, peace of mind, calmness
and renewed physical energy
 Intellectual Wellness – it involves a commitment to lifelong learning and
expanding our knowledge by trying to learn
something new everyday
 Environmental Wellness – to be one with nature and have restorative feelings
with the environment to reflect on our thoughts
and feelings
 Occupational Wellness – it involves the suitability of our workplace to our field of
interest, and the fulfilment we gain from our
professions
 Social Wellness – to have more meaningful social interactions, build a healthy
connection with peers, and to maintain a positive circle
of improvement and success for our loved ones