This ppt talks about what is physical fitness, its importance, benefits and physical fitness guidelines

1. PHYSICAL FITNESS

2. WHAT IS PHYSICAL FITNESS???
Physical fitness comprises two related concepts:
 General fitness (a state of health and well being)
 Specific fitness ( a task oriented based on the
ability to perform)
Physical fitness is generally achieved through
correct nutrition, exercise and enough rest.

3. IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL
FITNESS
 Health is one of the valuable assets
one can have.
 Pre – requisites of happy and well
balanced life.

4. BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
Controls your weight.
Reduces risk of cardiovascular
diseases.
Reduces risk of Type 2 diabetes and
metabolic syndrome.
Reduces risk of cancer.

5. PHYSICAL FITNESS
GUIDELINES
 Learn about the health benefits of physical
activity
 Understand how to do physical activity in a
manner that meets the guidelines.
 Understand how to reduce the risks of activity -
related injury.
 Assist others in participating regularly in physical
activity.

6. BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
 Strengthens your bones and muscles.
 Improves your mental health and mood.
 Improves your ability to do daily
activities and prevent falls, if you are an
older adult.

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