components of fitness

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Components of FitnessComponents of Fitness

Lloyd DeanLloyd Dean

Aims

Define the following components of fitness:

StrengthFlexibilityAerobic EnduranceMuscular EnduranceAgilitySpeedBody Composition

StrengthThe extent to which muscles can exert

force by contracting against resistance.E.g. holding or restraining an object or

person

Flexibility

The range of movement that is possible in a joint

Agility

The ability to perform a series of explosive movements in rapid succession in opposing directions

Cardiovascular Endurance

The heart’s ability to deliver blood to working muscles and their ability to use it

Muscular Endurance

The ability to keep working a single group of muscles over a long period of time

SpeedThe rate at which an individual is able to

perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time

Body CompositionThe percentage of body weight which is fat,

muscle and bone.

Aims

Define the following components of fitness:

StrengthFlexibilityAerobic EnduranceMuscular EnduranceAgilitySpeedBody Composition