By: Amanda Black & Miranda Williams Components of Fitness By: Amanda Black & Miranda Williams
Health- Related Fitness Is important to… Contributes to disease prevention Promotion of health
Health- Related Fitness Cardiovascular Fitness Flexibility Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Body Composition
Health- Related Fitness Flexibility The range of movement possible at various joints. Cardiovascular Fitness Ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise.
Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance Both are factors related to becoming stronger.
Body Composition The ratio of fat to muscle, bone or other tissue.
Skill Related Fitness Factors that relate to becoming a better athlete.
Skill Related Fitness Agility Balance Power Speed Coordination Reaction Time
Power & Speed Power Ability to do strength performances at a rapid pace. Speed Ability to cover a distance in a short period of time.
Agility & Balance Agility The ability to change the position of your body and control the movement of your body. Balance The ability to keep an upright posture while standing or sitting.
Coordination & Reaction Time Integration of eye, hand, and foot movements. Reaction Time Time it takes to start moving.
Importance of Self Testing Self Testing can help to… Monitor your progress Determine the effectiveness of your personal fitness program Re- evaluate and update your goals.
Referenced Tests There are 2 types of referenced tests: Norm-Referenced Test results that indicate percentile rankings. Criterion- Referenced Specific standards.
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