HEALTH RELATED

FITNESS COMPONENTS
HEALTH RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS

Measure of a person’s ability to

perform physical activities
requiring:
*Endurance
*Strength
*Flexibility
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1.MUSCULAR STRENGTH
-The amount of force a muscle can exert.
-The force of the muscle that can be
exerted in performing a task.

-Muscular strength is needed for

activities that involve lifting, pushing,
or jumping.
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2.MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
-The ability of the muscles to perform
physical tasks over a period of time without
becoming fatigued.

-Muscular strength is needed for activities

that involve lifting, pushing, or jumping and
muscular endurance to perform such activities
repeatedly.
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3.CARDIO RESPIRATORY ENDURANCE

-The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood
vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to
the body’s tissues during long periods of
moderate-to-vigorous activity

-Cardiorespiratory endurance is needed to

maintain cardiovascular health
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4.FLEXIBILITY
-The ability to move a body part through a full
range of motion

 Benefits
of Flexibility:
Increase your athletic performance
Help you feel more comfortable
Reduce the risk of muscle strains and other injuries
Prevent lower back problems
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5.BODY COMPOSITION
-The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue,
including muscle, bone, water, and connective
tissue such as ligaments, cartilage, and
tendons.