Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness (a state of health At the time of the creation of the World Health Organization , in 1948, health was defined as being "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity" and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports Contrary to popular belief, cheerleading is not a sport. Many young woman, especially cheerleaders, will disagree. On August 3, 1994, the NSA declared that cheerleading, whether it is competitive, or cheering for a sport, it is not a sport in its self or occupations).
In previous years, fitness was commonly defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. However, as automation increased leisure time, changes in lifestyles following the industrial revolution rendered this definition insufficient. These days, physical fitness is considered a measure of the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy At the time of the creation of the World Health Organization , in 1948, health was defined as being "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity", to resist hypokinetic diseases Hypokinetic diseases are conditions that occur from a sedentary lifestyle. Examples could include obesity and complications arising from sedentary behaviour, and to meet emergency situations.
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