Physical activities - Advantages & avoidance of harm.

1. Physical activities -
Advantages and avoidance
of harm?
Presented by Dinoosh De Livera
Student of the 4th
Course, Group 49
Overseas Students Training Faculty
Chair of polyclinic therapy

3. Definition
Physical Fitness is a measure of the body’s ability to
function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure
activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to
meet emergency situations.
1)General fitness is a state of health and well-being.
2)Specific fitness is a task-oriented definition based on the
ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations.

4. Factors
affecting
fitness

6. What are the main components of Fitness?

12. Benefits of Physical Fitness
Physical benefits :
Improved body shape - including muscle tone and posture
Strengthens bones and muscles
Reduces the chance of illness so increasing life expectancy
Improves endurance, flexibility and overall fitness
Mental benefits:
Helps you to deal with stress and tension
Improves self-confidence
Increases motivation
Gives you something to aim for - a challenge
Social Benefits:
Helps you meet new people and make friends
Improves your teamwork and cooperation
The amount of exercise you do will vary depending on your physical fitness and your
long-term goals. For example, if you have not exercised for a while or ever before, have
been ill or are reaching middle age or older you need to start slowly. If your aim is to run
a marathon you will need to do more training than someone who is aiming to walk
down the road without getting out of breath.

14. Physical Activity Pyramid

20. Thank You for your
attention…