Fitness Components

Question 1

Name the 5 fitness components

Answer 1

Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition

Question 2

What is Cardiovascular Endurance and provide an example

Answer 2

Definition: How well your heart and lungs can supply oxygen you need while exercising at a medium to high intensity

Example: Beep test

Question 3

What is Muscular Strength and provide an example

Answer 3

Definition: Maximal amount of force that muscles can generate at one time

Example: 1 rep of heavy deadlift

Question 4

What is Muscular Endurance and provide an example

Answer 4

Definition: Ability to continue contracting a muscle

Example: Amount of pushups you can do

Question 5

What is Flexibility and provide an example

Answer 5

Definition: The ability to move/bend

Example: Sit and reach test

Question 6

What is Body composition and provide an example

Answer 6

Definition: Percentage of fat, muscle, bone, and tissues that make up the body

Example: Body mass index test (BMI test)