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Physical Fitness and Wellness MODULE-1
Concept of Physical
Education and Yog

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PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS
Note

Ashima was a very disciplined girl in her class and she was good in academics
but in sports she had less interaction with her peer group, due to overweight and
rarely participated in sports and cultural activities in school as well as at her
home. Her parents were concerned and discussed the issue with the school’s
physical education teacher, who recommended her to enrol in school yog and
sports program which improved her strength, flexibility and coordination. In
next three months, there was a visible change in her overall health as she became
more confident than before and her social interaction with peer group also
improved.

OBJECTIVES

After studying this lesson you will be able to:

explain the meaning of Physical fitness and its
importance;
explain the different types of physical fitness and their components;

learn the concept and dimensions of wellness; and
highlight the role of Yog in general well being of people.

3.1 PHYSICAL FITNESS

Physical fitness is the ability of wellbeing to perform day to day activities
including occupation and for sportsperson to do training and practices of his/her
game/sports without undue fatigue and to meet emerging situations which can
be achieved through vigorous physical exercise, proper nutrition and sufficient
rest. To achieve physical fitness an individual should do at least 3-5 days per
week 20-30 minute daily vigorous physical exercises focusing on physical fitness
components which are described in next topic. Besides that, an individual should
take appropriate rest to relax the body and also focus on balanced diet and more
water intake, having fibrous food etc. and avoiding junk food. For example, we
can compare three persons; one is a teacher who teaches in school, one is a
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