Components of Physical Fitness “The First Wealth is Health” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Physical Fitness Is defined as “ a set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity.”

Components of Fitness Flexibility Muscular Endurance Cardiorespiratory Endurance Muscular Strength Body Composition

Flexibility The range of motion around a joint Examples: basic stretching or swimming

Muscular Endurance The ability of the muscle to continue to perform without fatigue Examples: walking, jogging, dancing

Cardiorespiratory Endurance The ability of the body’s circulatory and respiratory systems to supply fuel during sustained physical activity. Examples: Bicycling, walking, swimming

Muscular Strength The ability of the muscle to exert force during an activity Example: Lifting Weights

Body Composition Refers to the relative amount of muscle, fat, bone and other vital parts of the body

Benefits of Fitness Testing To identify weaknesses and strengths by comparing test results to other athletes or similar population group To monitor progress To provide incentives Talent identification