Components of Fitness

Question 1

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Answer 1

Ability to preform an activity, with our heart rate elevated, for a certain amount of time.
Cross country, being chased, running for the train.
Health-related

Question 2

Muscular strength

Answer 2

Ability to exert force during an activity.
Cycling uphill, tackling in rugby, carrying something heavy.
Health-related

Question 3

Muscular endurance

Answer 3

Ability of our muscles to continue to preform an activity without fatigue.
Cycling uphill, tackling in rugby, carrying something heavy.
Health-related

Question 4

Flexibility/mobility

Answer 4

Range of motions in our joints.
Acro, dance, gymnastics, bending down.
Health-related

Question 5

Body composition

Answer 5

Amount of body fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues that make up our body.
Weightlifting.
Health-related.

Question 6

Balance

Answer 6

Ability to maintain our centre of mass over our base of support.
Gymnastics, falls, walking.
Skill-related

Question 7

Coordination

Answer 7

The smooth flow of movement in the execution of a physical task.
Netball.
Skill-related

Question 8

Reaction time

Answer 8

Time taken to react to an environmental stimulus.
Soccer (goalie), driving, dropping something.
Skill-related

Question 9

Agility

Answer 9

Ability to quickly and precisely move or change direction without losing balance.
Rugby league.
Skill-related

Question 10

Speed

Answer 10

Ability to move quickly across the ground.
Soccer.
Skill-related

Question 11

Power

Answer 11

Ability to produce force quickly.
Running (racing), rugby league.
Skill-related