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.