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

What are the …… z5 Health Related Components of Fitness?

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 zTest ySit-and-reach 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 (20+ min) zTest yDistance run (mile) 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 yPush-ups Vocabulary

Body Composition zRatio of fat to muscle, bone and other tissues zTest ySkinfold Vocabulary

What are the ……. z6 Skill Related Components of Fitness?

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 zTest yShuttle-run 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

Study Question Answer

Study Question

REVIEW zFlexibility is the range of movement possible at various joints zThe 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 zThe 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. zBody 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. zThe amount of time it takes to get moving once your senses signal the need to move is called Reaction time. zThe integration of eye, hand, and foot movements is called Coordination.

REVIEW zThe ability to cover a distance in a short period of time is called Speed. zHealth-related fitness standards are best described as Satisfactory levels of flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition necessary for good health.