Components of Fitness
Guiding Questions
What is the difference between health-related and skill-related physical fitness?
Health-related fitness components are those that are needed in everyday life.
Skill related fitness comprises of components such as agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time.
Skill related fitness comprises of components such as agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time.
What are the health-related components of physical fitness?
There are five health-related components of physical fitness. They are:
1. Cardiovascular Fitness
2. Muscular Strength
3. Muscular Endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Body Composition
1. Cardiovascular Fitness
2. Muscular Strength
3. Muscular Endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Body Composition
What are the skill-related components of physical fitness?
There are many skill-related components of physical fitness such as agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time.
Why does a person not have to be a good athlete to be physically fit?
There are many forms of exercise that do not involve competition. You don't have to win a game, or even play a game, to get exercise.
Why is it important to know your current level of health-related fitness?
It is important to become aware and to monitor your current health condition so you can avoid things such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes.