The following are the factors that affect the physiological fitness:
Anatomical structure: An individual must be appropriate in body size, shape and structure essential for the performance. Sometimes genetic impaired organs are responsible for weakness in structure which limits individual performance.
Psychological factors or stress tension: This can become a barrier to performance by contributing tension and anxiety which affect the fitness level of a person. One must be mentally tough/strong and prepared to perform better.
Climate: Physical fitness also gets influenced by different climatic conditions such as summer, winter and humid. Exercise must be done early morning or late evening. Drink plenty of fluid. Wear light loose fitting, comfortable clothes. In winter dress in layers. Stop if you experience dizziness, shivering, cramp, etc.
Diet: Plays an important role in maintaining physical fitness level. Diet requirement varies from individual to individual game wise. Therefore, while planning fitness programme diet factor must also be given due consideration.
Healthy surroundings: A healthy environment at home/school/playfields is helpful in proper growth and development of an individual which creates a better learning situation. There is a need for proper working environment for participation in sports activities, otherwise it will affect the fitness of individual.
