Health Related Components of Fitness

__________ is the ability to move rapidly

• speed

• agility

• reaction time

• balance

__________ is the ability to quickly and easily change direction.

• speed

• agility

• reaction time

• balance

__________ is the amount of time it takes to respond to anything.

• speed

• agility

• reaction time

• balance

__________ is the ability to maintain bodily control and stability.

• speed

• agility

• reaction time

• balance

___________ is the ability to move various body parts in harmony together

• reaction time

• balance

• coordination

• power

__________ is strength and speed combined.

• reaction time

• speed

• coordination

• power

___________ is the ability to exercise your entire body for long periods of time without stopping. It shows how healthy your heart and lungs are.

Examples: jogging, running, jumping rope, jumping jacks, swimming, cycling, walking, and aerobics.

• cardiovascular endurance

• muscular strength

• muscular endurance

• flexibility

____________is defined as the amount of force your muscles can produce.

Examples: push-ups, pull-ups, gymnastics, and weight lifting

• cardiovascular endurance

• muscular endurance

• muscular strength

• flexibility

__________ is defined as the ability to use your muscles many times without tiring.

Examples: swimming, long distance running, wall sits, and rowing

• cardiovascular endurance

• muscular strength

• muscular endurance

• flexibility

___________ is defined as the range of movement possible at various joints.

Examples: participating in yoga and gymnastics

• cardiovascular endurance

• muscular endurance

• muscular strength

• flexibility