The 4 Components of Physical Fitness

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What you will learn…

This tutorial is designed to:

Equip you with expert knowledge of each of the 4 Components of Fitness.

Understand which exercises go along with which Component of Fitness.

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The 4 Components of Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength

Muscular EnduranceFlexibility

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Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Cardiovascular endurance can be defined as the

component which helps to determine if the heart and

lungs are working in coordination. It shows the

ability of the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and to remove

wastes.

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Exercises

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Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Swimming

Cycling

Jogging

Aerobics

Walking

Running

A Max VO2 test in the laboratory setting is the best measure of cardiovascular fitness. Field tests include the 12 minute run, the mile run, the mile walk, the PACER run for children and various bicycle, step, and treadmill tests. Previous Menu

Assessment

Muscular Strength

Muscle strength can be defined as the capability of the muscles to lift weight.

Weight training exercises done on every alternate day increases the

muscle mass of the body.

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Exercises

Push UpsPull UpsBack ExtensionsLeg ExtensionsBench PressArm Curls

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AssessmentFor true assessment it

would be necessary to test each major muscle group of the body. Lab and field

tests are similar and involve the assessment of one repetition maximum (the maximum amount of

resistance you can overcome one time).

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Muscular EnduranceMuscular endurance is defined as the

ability of the body to perform repeated exercises without getting tired. If a person can perform more number of repetitions of a particular

strength training exercise, then it can be said that he/she has good muscular

endurance.

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Exercises

Muscular Endurance

Biking

Running Jogging

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AssessmentEach major muscle group of the body is tested to check the endurance. They are based on the number of repetitions that can be performed by the specific muscle group being tested. Example: stationary

bike or abdominal curls.

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Flexibility

Flexibility can be defined as the component which checks the ability of the joints in the

body to move to their full range of motion.

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AssessmentFlexibility requires range of motion without discomfort or pain and it is specific to each joint of the body. It is typically measured in the lab using measurement devices such as a goniometer, flexometer. In the field, tests such as the sit and reach and the zipper are

performed.

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Let’s See How Much You Learned

Here you will put your knowledge to the test. Click BEGIN when you are ready to take the test. Each

question has only ONE answer.

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Question 1

What is the best way to assess Cardiorespiratory Fitness?

Push-Ups

12 Minute Run

Sit-Ups

Yoga

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Question 2

Which exercise would increase Muscular Strength?

Mile Run

12 Minute Run

Bike Riding

Push-Ups

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Question 3

Muscular Endurance is defined as…

the ability of the body to perform repeated exercises without getting tired.

the ability of the body to perform one repetition using full exertion.

running around in circles with your shirt on backwards.

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Question 4

Which is not a way to increase your Flexibility?

Sit and Reach

Push-Ups

Yoga

Pilates

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Congratulations you are an expert in the

4 essential components of

fitness!!! Now go out there and GET

FIT!!!

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