Phys Ed: Physical Activity, Fitness, and Components of Health Related Fitness

Components of Health Related Fitness

1. Cardiovascular Endurance
2. Muscular Strength
3. Muscular Endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Body Composition

Cardiovascular Endurance

The ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver enough oxygen to the cells to meet the needs of long-term physical activity.

- Getting stronger in your heart and
lungs can make it easier for you
to carry out the tasks you need to
do every day. Jogging, running,
cycling, and swimming can
enhance cardiovascular
endurance.

Muscular Strength

The amount of force a muscle can produce. This is the "power" that helps you lift and carry heavy objects.

Muscular Endurance

How long your muscles can work before they become tired.

Flexibility

It is the ability of joints and muscles to effectively move through an unrestricted.

Body Composition

It is how much of your body is made up of fat, bone, and muscle. It is also a way for health professionals to figure out if a person is at a healthy weight for their body.

- Nutrition and exercise are critical for improving this. Burpees, pushups, squat jumps, lunges, and planking can improve body composition.

Physical Activity

Any body movement that works your muscles and requires energy use.

Benefits of Physical Activity

1. Contribute to brain development and
strengthen learning ability.
2. It promotes muscle and bone
development.
3. It helps you control your weight.
4. Being active improves mood and
boosts energy.
5. It improves your ability to do daily
tasks.

Fitness

A condition in which an individual has enough energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy life.