Fitness Requirements Components of Fitness

Health Related Fitness (HRF)

Body Composition How the body is made up of bone, fat, muscle. Fat and muscle can be trained/changed due to diet/exercise. Body structure gives us our build.

Speed The fastest rate at which a person can complete a task.

Strength Also known as muscular strength. Lifting a maximum weight in one attempt.

Muscular Endurance The ability to use the muscles over a long period of time without tiring.

Flexibility Movement at a joint to its fullest range.

Aerobic Endurance This relies on a healthy heart, blood and blood vessels. How active a lifestyle a person can lead depends on these. This is using your heart and lungs to work for a long period of time.

Skill Related Fitness SRF

Agility Changing direction quickly whilst keeping the body under control.

Balance Keeping the centre of gravity over the base. Keeping the body stable.

Coordination Using two or more body parts at the sae time.

Power Speed and strength combined in an action.

Reaction Time The time is takes to react to a stimulus.