Physical Fitness and Exercise Objectives ◉ Assess physical fitness level ◉ Identify health-related components of fitness (HRF) ◉ Identify the types of exercises that can be performed 2 Health-Related Fitness Components ◉ Aerobic Capacity – the ability of the heart, lungs, & blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients to the working muscles ◉ Muscular Strength – the ability of the muscle to generate the greatest force ◉ Muscular Endurance – ability to resist fatigue when performing multiple repetitions ◉ Flexibility – ability to move the joint without pain over its entire range of motion ◉ Body Composition – total make-up of the body using two components: lean body mass and body fat 3 Types of Exercise ◉ Aerobic Exercise – large muscle groups performing rhythmic and continuous movements for a prolonged period of time. Ex. Swimming, biking, running, dancing ◉ Resistance Exercise – muscles contract against an external load (weights) to improve muscular strength and endurance, and bone strength ◉ Stretching Exercise – increases the elasticity of muscles and tendons surrounding the joint 4