Components of Physical Fitness
Component of Fitness
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Definition
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Sporting Example
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Aerobic Endurance
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The ability of the heart and corduroy system to meet demands over a
long period of time.
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Long distance running and rowing.
Test - 12 Minute Run |
Body composition
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The propertys of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
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Basketball
Horse Racing
Football
Swimming
Test - Jackson - Pollock monogram method |
Muscular Strength
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The ability to exert a large amount of force in a single maximum
effort.
The two main types of strength are:
-Explosive strength – force exerted in one quick powerful
contraction.
-Dynamic strength – force exerted repeatedly by a muscle.
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Rowing, Hockey, Golf, Weight lifting, Boxing, and Cycling
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Muscular Endurance
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The ability to use voluntary muscles, over long periods of time
without getting tired
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Long distance running/ swimming.
Test - press ups |
Flexibility
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The range of movement at a joint
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Gymnastics, swimming.
Test - sit and reach |
Speed
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How long it takes for an individual to travel a certain distance. Speed
= Distance ÷ Time
-Accelerative speed – the speed with which you start moving faster
-Pure speed – your maximum speed
-Speed endurance – being able to maintain your maximum speed for a period
of time
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Running, rowing, sprinting and
Canoeing.
Test - Run |
Components of Skill Related Fitness
Component of Fitness
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Definition
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Sporting Example
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Agility
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The ability to change direction with speed
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Rugby, football,
Test - llinois test |
Coordination
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The ability to move two or more body parts at the same time.
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Rugby, tennis
Test - Ball throwing |
Reaction time
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The time between the presentation of a stimulus and movement
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Start of a race, table tennis
Test - ruler drop |
Balance
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Is the ability to retain their centre of mass over their base of
support without falling
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Gymnastics, skateboarding, running
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Power
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Is the coordination of strength and speed
Power= strength x speed
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Running, rugby, basketball
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