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Topic 1 What Is Physical Fitness?: 1. Cardiovascular Endurance/Cardiovascular
Topic 1 What Is Physical Fitness?: 1. Cardiovascular Endurance/Cardiovascular
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1. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
It is the ability of the muscle to extend over a period of time and
work repeatedly without undue fatigue. It is also refer to the muscle
1. FLEXIBILITY
It is the ability of the body to move the different joints without
pain and over complete range of motion. It is affected by the
structure of the bones and muscles surrounding the joint. These
factors deteriorate over time and leads to chronic pain as an
individual becomes older. It is also important to have an
appropriate degree of flexibility to avoid injuries and to maintain
body mobility. It can be greatly improved by stretching.
1. Body composition
The size or mass, and amount of muscle, bone and other non-fatty
tissues in related to fat in the human body. It refers to the concept of
two components model: the BODY FAT and the LEAN BODY MASS by
using this to know the total make-up of the body. It is often reported
as the ratio of fat mass with the overall body mass. Many non-
communicable diseases are associated with obesity or having much
fat especially around the abdominal area.
EXAMPLE: BMI and HIP TO WAIST RATIO
Formula of BMI:
SKILL RELATED COMPONENT
1. AGILITY
It is the ability of the body to change rapidly and control directly
the direction and position of the entire body on time and space.
EXAMPLE: changing direction in a zig zag run test.
1. BALANCE
It is the ability to move or to remain in a position without losing
control or falling.
EXAMPLE: riding motorcycle.
1. COORDINATION
It is ability to move the different parts of the body together easily.
EXAMPLE: using hands and eyes together when shooting a ball.
1. SPEED
It is the ability of the body to perform a movement within a short
time.
EXAMPLE: a basketball player running forward to perform a layup.
1. POWER
It is the ability to move with great speed and full strength of body
muscles.
EXAMPLE: boxing and weight lifting.
1. REACTION TIME
It is the ability to act or response rapidly to something that
happens.
EXAMPLE: a volleyball player moving quickly on the ground to hit
the ball using digging position.