Fitness Components
Today we will… Define the 5 main fitness components Describe how the 5 main fitness components relate to our lives Give examples of when and why we use the 5 main fitness components Gain an understanding of the importance of physical activity and how the 5 main fitness components relate to everything that we do Take a quiz on the skill related fitness activities from last class
Warm Up Think of someone you know who is fit. List reasons why you feel this person is fit.
5 main fitness components Cardiovascular fitness Flexibility Muscle strength Muscle endurance Body composition
Cardiovascular fitness Fitness of your heart
Aerobic Activity Vigorous activity in which oxygen is taken in for a recommended period of at least 20 minutes. Continuous movement and activity Jogging Biking Swimming Aerobics Eliptical
Anaerobic Activity An exercise where the bodies demand for oxygen is greater than the supply Exercise in short bursts or spurts Basketball Football Exercise stations Weight lifting Tennis
flexibility Being able to move your joints through a full range of motion Stretching Reaching Movement Gymnastics Yoga All sports Activities around your house
Muscle strength The work your muscles can do at any given time Lifting Pushing Carrying
Muscle endurance Muscles performing over and over without becoming tired. Lifting weights Splitting wood Stacking bricks Walking Any exercise or activity where you are moving for an extended period of time
Body composition Having a high ratio of lean body tissue and mass in comparison to fat body tissue and mass What your body is comprised or made up of. Exercise and Eat properly
Closing Activity Can you think of your own original activities that make use of the 5 main fitness components?