Health-related components of fitness

Question 1

Cardiovascular fitness

Answer 1

The ability to exercise your whole body for
long periods of time

CVF is the efficiency of the CV system – the
heart, lungs, blood and bloods vessels – in
getting O2 to the muscles

Question 2

Muscular strength

Answer 2

The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance

MS is the fitness that allows you to lift heavy weights but it also vital in any sport that involves you to exert a great force

Question 3

Muscular endurance

Answer 3

The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired

ME is different to MS! It enables you to exercise your muscle
repeatedly without getting tired

Question 4

Flexibility

Answer 4

The range of motion of your joints

Flexibility is obviously important in some sports where you need to perform particular skills such as gymnastics or diving

Question 5

Body composition

Answer 5

The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone

Fat percentage varies from person to person, keeping a healthy percentage is important as it can help protect you from disease such as diabetes

Question 6

Body mass index (BMI)

Answer 6

The most common and easiest way to get your body composition is by calculating your BMI

BMI is calculated by taking your weight in Kg and dividing it by you height in m squared

For example:

Weight = 60 Kg

Height = 1.65 m

Height squared = 2.72m2

60/2.72 = 22

Can you calculate your BMI?