Components of Fitness

Guiding Questions

What is the difference between health-related and skill-related fitness?

Health-related fitness is a required factor for having good physical health.  Skill-related fitness is not required, but it improves your performance which is needed in sports.  A person can completely lack skill-related fitness and still be healthy. 

What are the health-related components of physical fitness?

1. Cardiovascular Endurance
2. Muscular Endurance
3. Muscular Strength
4. Flexibility
5. Body Composition

What are skill-related components of physical fitness?

1. Power
2. Balance
3. Speed
4. Reaction Time
5. Agility
6. Coordination

Why does a person do not have to be a good athlete to be physically fit?

You can be physically fit and never been in a sport in your life. All you need is to be involved in physical activity and have a healthy diet.

Why is it important to know your current level of health-related fitness?

Knowing your current fitness level helps you know if you are healthy or not. It also lets you know how much you need to improve your health-related fitness.