Understanding the Fitness Components Click on the right pink button to go to the next page Click on the left pink button to go back to the previous page A Tutorial By Amy Merritt

NEXT Defined as…the bodies ability to be able to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and the cells of body during exercise. Cardio-respiratory Endurance This allows a person to be able to continuously move over a period of time.

Click on the pictures you think are CARDIO- RESPIRATORY activities or exercises. In- Correct There is too much standing around in Softball / Baseball CORRECT! You constantly move when playing basketball In- Correct There is too much resting between each lift IN- CORRECT There is not enough constant movement in Golf CORRECT! You constantly move when jogging or walking

NEXT Muscular Endurance Defined as…the ability to continue a physical performance over a period of time The physical performance could either be a muscle resistance (free weights, exercise machine, dumbbells) or callisthenic-type exercise The resistance or exercise must be light enough in weight to allow for many repetitions (more than 12) to be completed

NEXT Muscular Strength Defined as…the amount of muscular force that can be exerted against an object The object could be any type of resistance equipment (examples: free weights, exercise machines, dumbbells, your own body weight, etc.) The resistance or exercise must be heavy enough in weight to only allow for a few number of repetitions (less than 8) to be completed

Compare & Contrast Muscular Endurance vs. Muscular Strength Directions: Read each statement, typing your answer in the box, and decide whether it is a characteristic or activity of Muscular Endurance (ME), Muscular Strength (MS), or (BOTH). Then, click on the button to check your answers. Use of free weights __________ Push ups ___________ Lift less than 8 repetitions __________ Dumbbells __________ Lift a light amount of weight__________ Jumping Jacks__________ Lift a really heavy box __________ Squats _____________ Use of exercise machines _________ Sit ups _____________ Lift more than 10 repetitions __________ Lift a heavy amount of weight _________ Check Answers BOTH / BOTH MS / BOTH ME / ME MS / BOTH BOTH / ME ME MS

NEXT Flexibility Defined as…the range of motion around a joint. The greater the range in the joint, the easier it is for you to move and be active. It also helps in decreasing the chance of injury with increased flexibility Being flexible allows for easier daily movement (bending, twisting, striding, etc.), as well as improved movement while exercising or during sports (throwing, flexing, extending, etc.)

NEXT Flexibility There are two main types of ways to stretch to prepare for various types of activities as well as increase a persons flexibility 1.Static stretching - stretching a muscle to its farthest point and then maintaining or holding that position for 10 seconds; best to use after working out Static stretch examples 2. Dynamic stretching – involves moving parts of your body, gradually increasing reach, speed of movement, or both; best type of stretching prior to activities or exercising – Dynamic stretch examplesDynamic stretch examples

Flexibility Directions: Read each statement, typing in ‘T’ for TRUE and ‘F’ for FALSE statements in each box. Then, click on the button to check your answers. Check Answers The best time to static stretch is before you workout. _____ Being more flexible will help decrease your chances of getting injured. _____ Each static stretch should be held for a minimum of 30 seconds. _____ After working out, static stretching is the best type of stretching. _____ You can improve your flexibility by using stretching exercises. _____ Dynamic stretching should be used during warm up, not static stretching. _____ Static stretches prepare you for activity more than dynamic stretching. _____ Stretching helps reduce soreness that comes with being active. _____ FTFTTTFTFTFTTTFT

Review the Fitness Components Directions: Using your drawing tool pen (bottom left hand corner), MATCH the Fitness Component with the correct statements on the right by drawing a line between the component and the example. Then, click on the button to check your answers. Check Answers Cardio-respiratory endurance Muscle endurance Muscle strength Flexibility Swimming laps Weight training (8 reps) Improves movement Hiking all day Weight management Jumping rope Prevents heart disease Injury prevention Squats (6 reps)