Physical Fitness – Learning Module
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Weeks
1
A Way to Get fit
Learning Objectives:
OBJECTIVES
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To discuss the meaning of Physical Education and its objectives.
To define what is physical and its components
To determine the weaknesses of the students through Physical Fitness Test
Activity 1.
Directions: Complete the table below by listing all physical activities you have engaged in
before and activities you are engaged in at present.
When I was a kid, I used to…
Now I’m a young adult, I do…
What is physical activity? It is any movement made by the muscles of the body that
requires exertion of energy such as running, swimming, dancing, etc. Exercising is
considered physical activity but more structured and planned. Regular physical activity
promotes a healthy lifestyle as it improves our health and helps lower risks to illnesses
like cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. It necessary for us to
engage in physical activities to enhance our level of fitness.
Many of us exercise and do physical activities at home, in school, and at the gym.
Some of these include aerobics, muscle strengthening, and bone strengthening activities,
all of which are good for the body composition. It is important to know the nature of the
physical activities for a better understanding of what it does to our body.
Aerobic, Muscle Strengthening, and Bone Strengthening Activities: How They Work and
Differ?
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