Unit 1: Introduction to Personal Fitness (Physical Fitness)

Unit 1: Introduction to Personal Fitness (Physical Fitness)

This unit describes physical fitness and what is required to obtain a physically fit body. Students will learn the components and benefits of physical fitness.

No matter what you are attempting to accomplish in life, it is always a good idea to take the time to define the specifics of your plan along with a set of associated goals. By taking the time to define your plan and a set of relevant goals, you will create an environment where your focus, motivation and the probability of obtaining your goals will increase. A fitness program is no more than defining your exercise and nutritional program, setting your personal fitness goals, and then executing upon your plan.The fact that you have made the decision to take an active approach to your personal fitness and begin a fitness program is the first step. The fact that you are actively researching the best way to go about implementing a fitness program is the second step. Once you have decided on the types of fitness exercises in which you'll participate (i.e. weight training, aerobics, biking, jogging, swimming, etc.), you will be ready to define your plan and personal goals.

Personal fitness is a continuum of infinite possibilities for better or worse physical or mental health. To be fit is to achieve a level of health and function that YOU can be satisfied with for your current or future goals. Your personal definition of fitness can change at any time but you can always become more fit(improve your health, physical, and mental ability) for unseen goals even if you already are fit for what you desire. It is possible to be fit in some areas and totally 'out of shape' in other parts of your body or life.

Unit Focus

• Benefits from achieving physical fitness
• Need for physical fitness in today’s world
• Components of physical fitness
• Basic training principles of physical fitness
• Exercise safety guidelines
• Effects of weather on training
• Stress management
• Personal fitness evaluation