Components of Fitness

Guiding Questions

What is the difference between health-related and skill-related physical fitness?

Health-related fitness —satisfactory or healthy levels of flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition

Skill-related fitness—components of physical fitness that contribute to the ability to successfully participate in sports

What are the health-related components of physical fitness?

1. Flexibility
2. Cardiovascular fitness
3. Muscular strength
4. Muscular endurance
5. Body composition

What are the skill-related components of physical fitness

1. Agility
2. Balance
3. Power
4. Reaction time
5. Coordination
6. Speed

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.

If you know your current level of health-related fitness is essential to living a healthier and happier life.