5.3: Components Of Fitness

Agility

MuscularEndurance

Balance

Co-OrdinationCardio-Vascular Endurance

Flexibility

Reaction Time

Strength

Power

Speed

Health Related Health Related Components Of FitnessComponents Of Fitness

Cardio-Vascular EnduranceMuscular EnduranceStrength FlexibilityBody Type

Sport Related Sport Related Components Of FitnessComponents Of Fitness

AgilitySpeedReaction TimeBalance (Static and Dynamic)Co-ordinationPower

Health Related Health Related Components Of FitnessComponents Of Fitness

The Definitions

Cardio-Vascular Cardio-Vascular EnduranceEndurance

The ability of the heart and lungs to provide energy for the working muscles over a period of time.

For example, completing a long distance race.

Muscular EnduranceMuscular Endurance

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to work repeatedly over a period of time.

For example, competing a rowing race.

StrengthStrength

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to apply a force to overcome a resistance. This can be static or dynamic.

For example, lifting a heavy weight.

FlexibilityFlexibility

The range of movement around a joint.

For example, doing the splits in gymnastics.

Body TypeBody Type There are 3 body

types: endomorph (prop), mesomorph (swimmer) and ectomorph (high jumper). Body type is made up of body size and composition.

For example, jockeys and darts players can have very different body types and both be successful.

Sport Related Sport Related Components Of FitnessComponents Of Fitness

The Definitions

AgilityAgility

The ability to change direction at pace.

For example, goalkeeper diving to save a shot.

SpeedSpeed

The ability to perform a movement quickly.

For example, 100m sprint.

Reaction TimeReaction Time

The ability to respond quickly to stimuli.

For example, reacting to the gun at the start of a race.

Static BalanceStatic Balance

The ability to maintain equilibrium while still.

For example, a handstand in gymnastics.

Dynamic BalanceDynamic Balance

The ability to maintain equilibrium while moving.

For example, dribbling a football at speed.

Co-ordinationCo-ordination

The ability to use senses and body parts to perform motor skills fluently and accurately.

For example, catching the ball in a lineout.

PowerPower

Speed times strength.

For example, hitting an ice hockey puck.

Homework: To Be Completed By Homework: To Be Completed By Next LessonNext Lesson

1. Give a specific example of each of the components of fitness from a sport of your choice. (Different to those already given)

2. Describe the components of fitness most important for the following sportsmen and explain why:

a. A prop in rugby. b. a goal-keeper in soccer c. an Olympic gymnast d. a 100m runner. e. a downhill skier