Physical Education - Fitness Components

Aerobic Power

The maximum rate of energy production from the aerobic energy system.

Aerobic power fitness tests

20m shuttle run test or yo-yo intermittent recovery test (best for netball)

Factors affecting aerobic power

Muscle fibre type, sex, age

Anaerobic capacity

The total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic energy systems (ATP-PC and anaerobic glycolysis systems).

Anaerobic capacity fitness tests

Phosphate recovery test

Factors affecting anaerobic capacity

Muscle fibre type, sex, age, lactate tolerance

Muscular power

The ability of muscles or groups of muscles to exert a maximal force in the shortest amount of time.

Muscular power fitness tests

Vertical jump (best for netball), standing long jump, basketball throw

Factors affecting muscular power

Muscle fibre type, age, force generation

Agility

A rapid whole-body movement with change of velocity or direction in response to a stimulus.

Agility fitness tests

Semo, 5-0-5 (best for netball), illinois

Factors affecting agility

Muscle fibre type, age, reaction time, sex

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently.

Coordination fitness tests

Not applicable

Factors affecting coordination

Neurological conditions, muscle strength and endurance, stage of learning