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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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