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Introduction to
Physical Fitness
Part 2
WHAT IS POWER?
Power refers to the maximum force 03

a muscle or muscle group can apply

but in the shortest period of time. In
other words, it is the ability of
muscles to exert maximum force in
the shortest amount of time, like
when you run or swim. This fitness
component is related to
cardiovascular endurance.
WHAT IS VO2
VO2 max measures how 04

much oxygen (usually in

milliliters) you breathe in
while exercising as hard as
you can.
SPEEP VS AGILITY
Speed is defined as the 06

ability to move the body in

one direction as fast as
possible. Agility is the
ability to accelerate,
decelerate, stabilize, and
quickly change directions
with proper posture.
QUICKNESS COMPONENTS
Quickness is the
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ability to react
and change body
position with a
maximum rate of
force production
BODY BALANCE COMPONENTS
Balance is a term used to describe the 08

ability to maintain an upright position.

The term “postural stability”
describes balance more specifically
as the ability of an individual to
maintain their center of gravity
within a base of support.
WHAT IS BODY FAT
The scientific term for body fat is "adipose 08

tissue." The amount of essential fat differs

between men and women, and is typically
around 2-5% in men, and 10-13% in
women. The healthy range of body
fat for men is typically defined as
8-19%, while the healthy
range for women is 21-33%.