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

It is an individual’s ability to learn, think critically, analysing, evaluating, applying
knowledge and interacting with the world. Intellectual person is open minded,
having ability to accept others instead of being threatened by people who are
different from others. They have faith in their own ideas and philosophies.

Environmental Dimension

Environmental dimension refers to preserving of natural resources, protection Note
of plants and wildlife. An individual should form habits such as recycling,
conservation of water electricity, petroleum products, organic agriculture, etc.
To be healthy we need clean air, pure water, quality food, adequate shelter,
personal Safety and health relationship. We should be responsible to educate
and protect ourselves against environmental hazards and also protect environment
for future generation.

Occupational Dimension

The occupational dimension involves with personal satisfaction of an individual
from job or career. An individual spends lots of time on career or job in his/her
life, so before choosing job or career an individual must understand its internal
and external rewards. Occupationally well prepared people are able to maximize
their skills and also have verity in it.

INTEXT QUESTIONS 3.2

Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

a) Having good friends, bond with family members, volunteerism, community
services, trusting relationship etc. are indicator of .......................................

b) An individual’s ability to learn, think critically, analysing, evaluating, apply
knowledge and interacting with world is known as ........................ wellness
c) Ability to express emotions, adjust to change, accept the limitations, achieve
emotional stability and enjoy life happily is known as ..................................
d) Preservation of natural resources, protection of plants and wildlife are
important for ......................................................... wellness

3.4 YOG AND WELL-BEING

Yog is a combination of physical, mental and spiritual practises. Yog practice
inculcates the sense of peace and wellbeing. It also develops the feeling of
connectivity to our surroundings. Yog is an ancient practice which was used for
Physical Education and Yog
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