1. 5.3: Components Of Fitness
Agility
Muscular
Endurance
Balance
Co-Ordination
Cardio-Vascular Endurance
Flexibility
Reaction Time
Strength
Power
Speed

2. Health Related ComponentsHealth Related Components
Of FitnessOf Fitness
Cardio-Vascular Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Strength
Flexibility
Body Type

3. Sport Related ComponentsSport Related Components
Of FitnessOf Fitness
Agility
Speed
Reaction Time
Balance (Static and Dynamic)
Co-ordination
Power

4. Health Related ComponentsHealth Related Components
Of FitnessOf Fitness
The Definitions

5. Cardio-Vascular EnduranceCardio-Vascular Endurance
 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. FlexibilityFlexibility
 The range of
movement around a
joint.
 For example, doing
the splits in
gymnastics.

9. 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.

10. Sport Related ComponentsSport Related Components
Of FitnessOf Fitness
The Definitions

11. AgilityAgility
 The ability to
change direction at
pace.
 For example,
goalkeeper diving
to save a shot.

12. SpeedSpeed
 The ability to
perform a
movement quickly.
 For example, 100m
sprint.

13. Reaction TimeReaction Time
 The ability to
respond quickly to
stimuli.
 For example,
reacting to the gun
at the start of a
race.

14. Static BalanceStatic Balance
 The ability to
maintain equilibrium
while still.
 For example, a
handstand in
gymnastics.

15. Dynamic BalanceDynamic Balance
 The ability to
maintain equilibrium
while moving.
 For example,
dribbling a football
at speed.

16. 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.

17. PowerPower
 Speed times
strength.
 For example,
hitting an ice
hockey puck.

18. Homework: To Be Completed By NextHomework: To Be Completed By Next
LessonLesson
 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