Chapter TwoComponents of Fitness

If it is to be, it is up to me.

What are the ……

5 Health Related Components of Fitness?

Health-related Fitness

Can prevent disease and promote health by reducing risks for certain diseases

5 components

Flexibility Cardiovascular fitness Muscular strength Muscular endurance Body composition

Objectives

Flexibility

Ability to move body joints through a full range of motion

Test

Sit-and-reach

Vocabulary

Cardiovascular Fitness

Ability of heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system to supply oxygen and fuel to muscles as work is performed over a sustained period of time

Sustained aerobic exercise (20+ min)

Test

Distance run (mile)

Vocabulary

Muscular Strength & Endurance

Strength — ability of a muscle group to apply maximal force against a resistance one time

Endurance — ability to repeat muscle movements for a long period of time

Tests

Sit-ups Push-ups

Vocabulary

Body Composition

Ratio of fat to muscle, bone and other tissues

Test

Skinfold

Vocabulary

What are the …….

6 Skill Related Components of Fitness?

Skill-related Fitness

6 factors help give you a competitive edge

Agility Balance Power Reaction time Coordination Speed

Objectives

Agility

Ability to change body position and control movement of whole body

Test

Shuttle-run

Vocabulary

BalanceAbility to stay upright while standing or

moving

Tests

Standing as long as possible on one foot

Balance board / roller board Balance beam Headstand / handstands

Vocabulary

Power

Ability to perform with strength at a rapid pace

Tests

Vertical jump Standing long jump

Vocabulary

Reaction Time

Amount of time it takes to start movement once you receive the signal to move

Tests

Yardstick

Vocabulary

Coordination

Integration of eye, hands and/or foot movement

Tests

Dribbling and shooting basketballs Place kicking, punting footballs Dribbling soccer balls

Vocabulary

Speed

Ability to cover distances in a short time

Tests

50-yard dash 100-yard dash

Vocabulary

Importance of Self-testing

Know level of present fitness before starting a program

Know how to assess and interpret results

To evaluate and update your goals

Objectives

Study QuestionHealth-related

Skill-related

BalanceBodyCompositionCoordinationSpeedMuscularStrengthMuscularEndurancePowerFlexibilityReaction TimeCardiovascularFitnessAgility

Answer

REVIEW

Flexibility is the range of movement possible at various joints

The ability of the heart, blood, blood vessels and the respiratory system to supply oxygen and necessary fuel to the muscles during exercise is called Cardiovascular fitness

REVIEW

The ability of muscles to exert a force one time is Muscular strength and the ability to use muscles for long periods of time is called Muscular endurance.

Body composition is the ratio of fat to muscle, bone, and other tissues in a person’s body.

 

REVIEW

The ability to change the position of your body and to control the movement of your whole body is called Agility.

The amount of time it takes to get moving once your senses signal the need to move is called Reaction time.

The integration of eye, hand, and foot movements is called Coordination.

REVIEW

The ability to cover a distance in a short period of time is called Speed.

Health-related fitness standards are best described as Satisfactory levels of flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition necessary for good health.