Health and Skill-Related Components

Health Related Components of Fitness

Health-related physical fitness consists of those components of physical fitness that have a relationship with good health

Cardiovascular Endurance

Relates to ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.

Muscular Strength

Relates to the ability of the muscle to exert force.

Speed

Relates to the ability to perform a movement within a short period of time.

Agility

Relates to the ability to rapidly change the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy.

Power

Relates to the ability to the rate at which one can perform work.

Coordination

Relates to the ability to use the senses, such as sight and hearing, together with body parts in performing motor tasks smoothly and accurately.

Balance

Relates to the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or moving.

Muscular Endurance

Relates to the muscle's ability to continue to perform without fatigue.

Body Composition

Relates to the relative amounts of muscle, fat, bone and other parts of the body. Flexibility: relates to the range of motion available at a joint.

Reaction Time

Relates to the time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning of the reaction to it.

Skill Related Components of Fitness

Skill-related fitness consists of those components of physical fitness that have a relationship with enhanced performance in sports and motor skills.