Health Related Fitness

Body Composition

the amount of fat-free mass as compared to the amount of body fat

Waist circumference

a good predictor of visceral fat which contributes more to the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes than fat located in other areas

Flexibility

refers to the ability of the joints to move through a full range of motion 

Cardiovascular endurance

ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles and tissues

Strength

refers to the muscle’s ability to generate force against physical objects

Speed

the ability to perform a movement in a short period of time

Power

the ability to transfer energy into force at a fast rate

Agility

the ability to change directions quickly using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, strength, and endurance

Reaction time

time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning of reaction to the stimulus

Coordination

the ability to use the senses with the body parts to perform motor tasks smoothly and accurately

Balance

is the maintenance of equilibrium while in a stationary or moving position