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Health Related
Fitness
A measure of a person’s ability to
perform physical activities.
Components of Health
Related Fitness
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Aerobic Fitness
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
Aerobic Fitness
 “The ability to engage in physical activity
for long periods of time due to a strong
heart and lungs and clear blood vessels.
Examples:
Running Cross Country
Running the mile in class
ANYTHING WHERE YOU MOVE CONSTANTLY AND
KEEP YOUR HEART RATE UP FOR 20 MINUTES
Benefits of Aerobic Fitness
 More efficient cardiovascular and
respiratory systems
 Decreased % of body fat
 Increased feelings of well being,
confidence and self esteem
 Reduced risk of heart disease, high blood
pressure, diabetes and cancer
Benefits of Aerobic
Fitness (continued)
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Weight control / weight loss
Increased energy and stamina
Decreased stress and tension
Improved Sleep
Muscular Strength
 “The ability of a muscle to move high
resistance for a short period of time.
In other words: the greatest amount of force/power that a
muscle can use against some form of resistance in a
single effort.
Example:
Finding out your maximum bench press or squat
FINDING OUT THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF WEIGHT
YOU CAN MOVE
Muscular Endurance
 “The ability of a muscle to move low
resistance for a long period of time.
In other words: the ability of a muscle to do
continuous work over a long period of time
Examples:
Bench press with 12 repetitions, sit up test
REPETITIONS OF STRENGTH EXERCISE
Benefits of Muscular
Strength and Endurance
 Increased muscular strength, endurance,
and power
 Increased metabolism (# of calories your
body burns)
 Reduced risk of injury
 Increased bone density (strength of
bones)
 Increased lean muscle mass
Flexibility
 “A joint’s ability to move through its full
range of motion”
EXAMPLE:
Stretching at the beginning of class or practice
Benefits of Flexibility
 Increased range of motion
 Improved coordination
 Reduced risk of injury
 Improved posture and body alignment
 Decreased muscle tension
Body Composition
“The proportion of fat, muscle and bone of
an individuals body”
Improvement in Aerobic Fitness, Muscular
Strength and Endurance will result in
healthier body composition.