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Components Of Fitness
Agility
Muscular Endurance
Balance
Co-Ordination Cardio-Vascular Endurance
Flexibility
Reaction Time
Strength Power
Speed
Health Related Components Of Fitness
Cardio-Vascular or Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Strength
Flexibility
Body Composition
Cardio-Vascular Endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to provide energy for the working muscles over a period of time.
For example, completing a long distance race.
Muscular Endurance
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to work repeatedly over a period of time.
For example, competing in a rowing race.
Muscular Strength
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to apply a force to overcome a resistance. This can be static or dynamic.
For example, lifting a heavy weight.
Flexibility
The range of movement around a joint.
For example, doing the splits in gymnastics.
Body Composition
Describes the percentages fat, bone, and muscle in the body
For example, the three different body types.
Body Type
There are 3 body types: endomorph (discus thrower), mesomorph (gymnast), and ectomorph (high jumper). Body type is made up of body size and composition.
Sport Related Components Of Fitness
Agility
Speed
Reaction Time
Balance (Static and Dynamic)
Co-ordination
Power
Agility
The ability to change direction at pace.
For example, goalkeeper diving to save a shot.
Speed
The ability to perform a movement quickly.
For example, 100m sprint.
Reaction Time
The ability to respond quickly to stimuli.
For example, reacting to the gun at the start of a race.
Static Balance
The ability to maintain equilibrium while still.
For example, a handstand in gymnastics.
Dynamic Balance
The ability to maintain equilibrium while moving.
For example, dribbling a football at speed.
Co-ordination
The ability to use senses and body parts to perform motor skills fluently and accurately.
For example, catching the ball in a lineout.
Power
Speed times strength.
For example, hitting an ice hockey puck.