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Components of Physical Fitness
Components of Physical Fitness
ELEVEN
COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
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FITNESS
is defined as a
condition in which
an individual has
enough energy to
avoid fatigue and
enjoy life.
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UNDERSTANDING THE ELEVEN COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
PHYSICAL FITNESS
is divided into five HEALTH-RELATED
and six SKILL-RELATED components.
CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS
MUSCULAR STRENGTH
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
FLEXIBILITY
BODY COMPOSITION
AGILITY
BALANCE
POWER
SPEED
COORDINATION
REACTION TIME
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UNDERSTANDING THE ELEVEN COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
HEALTH-RELATED
COMPONENTS
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UNDERSTANDING THE ELEVEN COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS
Cardiorespiratory fitness is the
ability of the circulatory system
(which consists of the heart and
blood vessels) to supply oxygen to
working muscles during exercise.
Examples of cardiorespiratory
fitness activities include:
• Walking
• Swimming
• Cycling
• Running
• Rowing
• Cross-country skiing
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UNDERSTANDING THE ELEVEN COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
MUSCULAR STRENGTH
Muscular strength refers to the
maximum amount of force a
muscle can produce in a single
contraction.
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MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
Muscular endurance refers to the
ability of a muscle to continue
contractions for an extended
period of time without fatigue.
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UNDERSTANDING THE ELEVEN COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
FLEXIBILITY
Flexibility refers to the ability to
move a body part through a full
range of motion (ROM) at a joint.
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BODY COMPOSITION
Body composition refers to the
ratio of body fat to lean body
mass (including bone, muscle,
connective tissue, and water).
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SKILL-RELATED
COMPONENTS
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AGILITY
Agility is the ability of the body
to change direction quickly and
effectively while under control.
It requires the integration of
isolated movement skills using
a combination of balance,
coordination, speed, reflexes,
strength, and endurance.
BALANCE
Balance is the ability to maintain
an upright posture while in a
stationary position or while
moving.
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POWER
Power is the ability to do strength
work at an explosive pace (it is
defined as the amount of work
performed per unit of time).
SPEED
Speed is the ability to move
quickly from one point to another.
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COORDINATION
Coordination is the integration of
hand and/or foot movements with
the input of the senses (i.e., what
we see, hear, and feel).
REACTION TIME
Reaction time is the amount of
time it takes to react to a stimulus
(i.e., starting gun, moving object,
movement of an opponent).
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