Components of Physical Fitness
Aerobic Endurance
The ability of the cardio-respiratory system to work
efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to working
muscles during sustained physical activity.
Long distance running
– Low intensity over a
long period of time.
Muscular Endurance
The ability of the muscular system to work efficiently,
where a muscle can continue contracting over a
period of time against a light to moderate fixed
resistance load
Muscles keep working
without getting tired
for a long period
Flexibility
Having an adequate range of motion in all joints of
the body.
The ability to move a joint fluidly through its
complete range of movement
Reduces risk of injury
in all sports.
Speed
Distance divided by the time taken.
Accelerative speed (30M below)
Pure speed (60M Below)
Speed endurance (Sprints with short recovery)
Body Composition
Speed is measured in
M per Second M/S
Small – Gymnast
The relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass (vital
organs, muscle, bone) in the body.
Big – Sumo Wrestler
Muscular Strength
Max amount of weight
that can be lifted –
low reps
The maximum force (KG or N) that can be generated
by a muscle or group of muscles.