Understanding Components of Fitness

Front

Cardiovascular Endurance

Back

of heart and lungs to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity

Front

Muscular Strength

Back

force a muscle can exert in a single effort

Front

Muscular Endurance

Back

of a muscle to continue exerting force without tiring

Front

Flexibility

Back

of motion available at a joint

Front

Body Composition

Back

of fat and non-fat mass in the body

Front

Agility

Back

to move quickly and change direction with ease

Front

Balance

Back

to maintain stability and control of body position

Front

Coordination

Back

to use different parts of the body together smoothly

Front

Power

Back

to exert maximum force in a short period of time

Front

Reaction Time

Back

taken to respond to a stimulus