Components of fitness

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1.

Agility

the ability to change direction rapidly

and accurately
e.g. Illinois Agility Run

2.

Balance

the ability to maintain equilibrium when

moving or standing still
e.g. Stork Stand, Recover Test

3.

Body Composition

the distribution of muscle and fat

throughout the body
e.g. Body Fat Analysis, BMI, Waist Circumference

4.

Cardiorespiratory

the ability of the heart and lungs to

supply oxygen and energy to the
muscles
e.g. 12 min run, Beep test

5.

Coordination

the ability to combine balance and

agility while moving
e.g. Wall-Ball Toss

6.

Flexibility

the ability of the muscle to stretch

e..g. Sit/Reach/Hold, Stand/Reach/Hold

7.

Muscular endurance

a muscles ability to perform repeatedly

without fatigue.
e..g. Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, Flexed Arm Hang, Chin-Ups

8.

Muscular Power

the ability to apply maximum effort in

as short a time as possible.
e.g. Vertical Jump, Medicine Ball Toss, Standing Long Jump

9.

Muscular strength

the ability of muscles to work over

along period of time.
e.g. Standing Long Jump, Grip Strength, Flexed Arm Hang

10.

Reaction Time

the ability to respond to a situation in

as short a time period as possible.
e.g. Ruler Drop

11.

Speed

the ability to cover a short distance as

quickly as possible
e.g. 20 Yard Dash ,40 Yard Dash