Components of Fitness

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Components of Fitness

• A guide to the five components of fitness in
  health and physical education.

Susan Massara October 18, 2007 Dr. Cone T/R
800 Tech and Assess
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Muscular Endurance
Body Composition
Cardiovascular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Flexibility
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Cardiovascular Endurance
Of the heart, blood vessels,
and blood
To carry Oxygen to the cells
Sustained ability
Ability of cells to process oxygen
Blood carries Away waste products
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Staying in Shape
Kick-boxing
Jogging
AEROBIC ACTIVITY!!!
Aerobics Class
Bike Riding
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Flexibility
Ability of a muscle
To move in a
Complete Range of Motion
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Studies recently show

• Flexibility reduces stress

i.e. Yoga
Stretching and flexibility prevent injury
i.e. Pulled Muscles or Broken Bones
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Muscular Endurance
The measure of how well
Muscles can repeatedly generate force
And the amount of time
They can maintain activity!
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Maintaining Muscular Endurance
Upper Body Strength Performing Push-Ups Daily
Lower Body Strength Squat Press
Core Strength Performing Sit-ups Daily
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Muscular Strength
The capacity of your bodys muscles
To generate extreme amounts of force in a short
period of time using anaerobic energy
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Building Muscular Strength
Using free weights or dumbbells
Utilizing weight lifting machines
Resistance training techniques
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Body Composition

Percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in a
persons body.
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Finding Body Composition
Skin-fold measurements
Hydro-static Weighing
BODPOD measurement
Body composition Analyzer
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