A Unified System Fitness Design

A Unified System Fitness Design proposes a new fitness framework that encompasses all fitness indicators in a holistic and comprehensive manner, striving to provide a comprehensive and inclusive definition of physical fitness, one that considers all attributes contributing to overall well-being, and crafting a flexible framework that can adapt to diverse contexts and purposes of physical fitness assessments. This new book is divided into three parts. Part I explores redefining and reconstructing the concepts of an inclusive and holistic fitness framework. In Part II, the reader is encouraged to embark on a journey to discover the interconnected system functions of physiological health, homeostasis, motor control, and energy regulation. Part III reinforces the role of wellness in the Unified Systems Fitness Design, guided by the principles of inclusion and equity, in the decision-making process. Finally, the perpetual complementation theory emerged from the design, making sense of the cyclical connection between the system functions for health and skill and strengthening the Health-Ability-Task Suitability (HATS) Framework. There are still many uncharted territories in the realm of fitness and wellness. A Unified System Fitness Design addresses these gaps in the literature and practice and seeks to inspire a transformative worldview that urges the reader to question the existing paradigms and explore innovative, inclusive approaches that cater to people with unique needs. In doing so, this exciting new volume aims to establish a common language for researchers and practitioners in the field, offering accurate and concise descriptions of each fitness component and its associated indicators in a universally understood terminology.

Nguyen Tra Giang, PhD is Dean, Institute of Sports Science and Management, University of Management and Technology Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Lai Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Oliver Napila Gomez, PhD is Deputy Head of the Sport Management Department of the Institute of Sports Science and Management, University of Management and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Part I: A new perspective on physical fitness: redefining and reconstructing concepts of an inclusive and holistic fitness framework 1. The fitness puzzle 2. Complexities of fitness 3. Theoretical framework 4. The building block systems of fitness 5. The design of the framework 6. Coordination: The essence of motor control 7. Essentials of the Unified Systems Fitness Design: a synthesis Part II: The system functions of fitness: exploring the interconnected system functions of physiological health, homeostasis, motor control, and energy regulation 8. Body function regulation 9. Metabolism 10. Aerobic control 11. Motor control 12. Body composition 13. Energy production and utilization Part III: Real-world application of the USFD Framework: unveiling the principles and potential of the USFD Framework to real-life success 14. The role of wellness in USFD 15. Perpetual complementation theory and the brake mechanisms