In: Anatomy and Physiology
Compare and contrast the definitions of exercise, physical activity, physical education, physical fitness, and sport. How are they interrelated and does one supersede another?
Activity | Contrast Definition | Examples | Interrelation |
Physical Activity |
Physical activity is defined as the physical movement produced by skeletal system resulting in energy expenditure. | Climbing the Stairs, Performing household activities |
All these activities are related to Physical body and has the common benefits like 1. Reduce risk of heart disease 2.Weight Management 3.Strengthens Bones & Muscles 4. Increases energy levels 5. Improves Strength & Endurance 6. Reduces Stress/Anxiety 7. Improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 8. Improves Joint flexibility and range of motion |
Exercise | Exercise is a planned, structured, and repetitive activity for the purpose of improving or maintain physical fitness. | Aerobic, Strength building | |
Physical Education | Physical Education is an instruction related to development and care of the Physical body | Calisthenic, Gymnastic training | |
Physical Fitness |
Physical fitness is the capability of an individual to carry out the daily physical activities with optimal performance, endurance, and strength and with undue disease, fatigue, and stress and reduced sedentary behavior. |
Joint flexibility, Muscle Endurance | |
Sport | Sport is an activity in which an individual or team competes against another individual or teams involving skills and physical exertion for enjoyment. | Tennis, Football |
All these activities are various channels to build & enhance the physical body with equal benefits where nothing supersedes the another.