The 5 Components of Physical FitnessMs. Daley, Ms. Christen & Mr. Wallace

What is Fitness?What is one word that comes to your mind when you think about...

FITNESS

Fitness is...-the ability to go about with normal, daily activities with strength and energy, and not get tired too quickly.

-fitness is important because...

Cardiovascular Fitness (heart and lung fitness)

the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of the muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement.

EXAMPLES?

This type of fitness is a health-related component of physical fitness that is brought about by sustained physical activity

● Swimming● Cycling● Jogging● Aerobic conditioning

Muscular Strengththe amount of force a muscle can exert in a single

contraction.

EXAMPLES?

WHY do we need strong muscles??ideas?

THIS is why...

-muscular atrophy- joint pain- general health

● Bench Press● Leg Press● Bicep Curls

Strength Training

Muscular Endurancethe ability of a muscle to do continuous work over a long

period of time

EXAMPLES?

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● Cycling● Step Machines● Sit ups

Strength training with low weight & low reps

Flexibilityrefers to the range of movement in a joint or of joints, and

length in muscles that cross the joints. Flexibility varies between people, especially in differences in muscle

length in muscles which cross several joints.

EXAMPLES?

● Lunge● Sit and Reach● Yoga● Pilates● Stretching

Body Compositionused to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies. Because muscular tissue takes up less space in our body than fat tissue, our body composition

is just as important as our weight.

EXAMPLES?

Everyone needs body fat to be healthy. The problem is when we have too much or too little.

● Underwater Weighing● Pinch Test

How to measure:

In conclusion...- Fitness is important because…

- Five major areas of fitness are…