Components of Fitness

Involves applying a force to overcomes a resistance

• Strength

• Speed

• Agility

• Muscular Endurance

The combination of strength and speed of movement. To generate power you need good balance and coordination.

• Balance

• Reaction Time

• Power

• Flexibility

The percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone.

• Strength

• Body Composition

• Speed

• Cardiovascular Fitness

The time taken to react to a stimulus.

• Speed

• Agility

• Reaction Time

• Coordination

The ability to change direction quickly and accurately, combining speed, balance, power and coordination.

• Agility

• Balance

• Flexibility

• Strength

The ability to use a combination of body parts and senses at the same time to produce smooth and efficient movements.

• Muscular Endurance

• Power

• Coordination

• Flexibility

The ability of the voluntary muscle group or muscle to work for a prolonged period of time without tiring.

• Strength

• Muscular Endurance

• Power

• Balance

The ability to retain center of gravity above the base of support while stationary or moving.

• Agility

• Flexibility

• Power

• Balance

The ability to exercise the whole body for prolonged periods of time, without tiring.

• Cardiovascular Fitness

• Power

• Strength

• Muscular Endurance

The range of movement around a joint.

• Balance

• Flexibility

• Reaction Time

• Strength