Chapter Two Components of Fitness If it is to be, it is up to me.

Objectives zWhat is the difference between health-related and skill-related physical fitness? zWhat are the health-related components of physical fitness? zWhat are the skill-related components of physical fitness?

Objectives zWhy does a person not have to be a good athlete to be physically fit? zWhy is it important to know your current level of health-related fitness?

Chapter 2 Value zKnowing your current level of physical fitness is essential to living a healthier and happier life. zPrior to accomplishing any task, you must know where you are before you design a plan to improve. zKnowledge about how to self-assess the health-related components of physical fitness and how to interpret assessment results will help you plan your Personal Fitness Program.

Vocabulary components of physical fitness that contribute to the ability to successfully participate in sports components of physical fitness that contribute to how well the systems of the body operate the range of movement possible at various joints ability of the heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during exercise More Vocabulary skill-related fitness — health-related fitness — flexibility — cardiovascular fitness — 1 of 3

Vocabulary ability of muscles to exert a force one time ability to use muscles for a long period of time ratio of fat to muscle, bone, and other body tissues provides an indication of the appropriateness of your weight relative to your height ability to change the position of the body and to control the movement of the whole body ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving ability to do strength performances at a rapid pace More Vocabulary muscular endurance — body composition — Agility — balance — power — muscular strength — 2 of 3 body mass index (BMI) —

Vocabulary amount of time it takes to get moving once the senses signal the need to move integration of eye, hand, and foot movements ability to cover a distance in a short time physical fitness tests that use norms to indicate fitness levels physical fitness tests that use specific standards to judge fitness levels satisfactory levels of flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition needed for good health coordination — speed — norm-referenced tests — criterion-referenced tests — health-related fitness standards — 3 of 3 reaction time —

Evaluate Goals

Components of Physical Fitness zSkill-related fitness — components of physical fitness that contribute to the ability to successfully participate in sports zHealth-related fitness — satisfactory or healthy levels of flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition Objectives Vocabulary

Health-related Fitness zCan prevent disease and promote health by reducing risks for certain diseases z5 components yFlexibility yCardiovascular fitness yMuscular strength yMuscular endurance yBody composition Objectives

Flexibility zAbility to move body joints through a full range of motion zTests ySit-and-reach yShoulder lift yBroomstick dynamic flexibility Vocabulary

Cardiovascular Fitness zAbility of heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system to supply oxygen and fuel to muscles as work is performed over a sustained period of time zSustained aerobic exercise (15-30 min) zTests yStress test yStep test yDistance run Vocabulary

Muscular Strength & Endurance zStrength — ability of a muscle group to apply maximal force against a resistance one time zEndurance — ability to repeat muscle movements for a long period of time zTests ySit-ups yPull-ups Vocabulary

Body Composition zRatio of fat to muscle, bone and other tissues zTests yUnderwater weighing ySkinfold Vocabulary

Body Mass Index (BMI) zProvides an indication of the appropriateness of your weight relative to your height Vocabulary

Skill-related Fitness z6 factors help give you a competitive edge yAgility yBalance yPower yReaction time yCoordination ySpeed Objectives

Agility zAbility to change body position and control movement of whole body zTests yShuttle-run yZigzag run yHexagonal jump Vocabulary

Balance zAbility to stay upright while standing or moving zTests yStanding as long as possible on one foot yBalance board / roller board yBalance beam yHeadstand / handstands Vocabulary

Power zAbility to perform with strength at a rapid pace zTests yVertical jump yStanding long jump Vocabulary

Reaction Time zAmount of time it takes to start movement once you receive the signal to move zTests yYardstick Vocabulary

Coordination zIntegration of eye, hands and/or foot movement zTests yDribbling and shooting basketballs yPlace kicking, punting footballs yDribbling soccer balls Vocabulary

Speed zAbility to cover distances in a short time zTests y50-yard dash y100-yard dash Vocabulary

Importance of Self-testing zKnow level of present fitness before starting a program zKnow how to assess and interpret results zTo evaluate and update your goals Objectives

Interpreting Results zNorm-referenced tests — percentile rankings zCriterion-referenced tests — use specific standards Vocabulary

Health Fitness Standards Objectives Vocabulary

Goal Setting zBased on pre-test information. zDo your best! zFitness is for everyone.

Record Progress toward Goal

Summary zHealth-related fitness zSkill-based fitness zFitness tests zAssessing fitness level zGoal setting zFitness is for everyone

Objectives What is the difference between health- related and skill-related physical fitness? What are the health-related components of physical fitness? What are the skill-related components of physical fitness?

Objectives Why does a person not have to be a good athlete to be physically fit? Why is it important to know your current level of health-related fitness?

Study Question Answer

Study Question

zDiscussion yWhat is the difference between health- related fitness and skill-related fitness? yWhy should everyone be concerned about health-related fitness? yWhy is it important to know how to assess your own physical fitness level?