Physical Fitness: Health and Skill-Related Components

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The body’s ability to function properly and efficiently.

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Physical Fitness

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What are the two categories of physical fitness?

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Health-related fitness and skill-related fitness.

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Exercises that are done with the intention of improving one's physical health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

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Health-related Fitness

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What are the five components of health-related fitness?

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Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

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The ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver enough oxygen to the cells to meet the needs of long-term physical activity. Getting stronger in your heart and lungs can make it easier for you to carry out the tasks you need to do every day. Jogging, running, cycling, and swimming can enhance __________.

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Cardiovascular Endurance

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The capacity of the muscle to produce force during a relatively short period of time. Push-ups, sit-ups, lifting, squats, and lunges promote _______.

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Muscular Strength

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The highest amount of force that a muscle group is able to pull or push in a single contraction. Circuit training, and bodyweight exercises are all good ways to build __________.

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Muscular Endurance

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The ability of a joint or group of joints to move through their full range of motion without pain or restriction. Squats, lunges, and stretching can enhance the body's _______.

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Flexibility

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How much of your body is made up of fat, bone, and muscle. This is a way for health professionals to figure out if a person is at a healthy weight for their body.  Nutrition and exercise are critical for improving this. Burpees, pushups, squat jumps, lunges, and planking can improve ________.

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Body Composition

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The capacity to perform during games and sports. This level of physical fitness is needed to be able to perform the more technical parts of a wide range of sports.

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Skill-related Fitness