Fitness Components Quiz

Components of Health-Related Fitness

• Five components include cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
• Any of the five listed components not included would be considered NOT part of health-related fitness.

Cardiovascular Endurance

• Refers to the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen efficiently to the working muscles during sustained physical activity.

Flexibility

• The range of motion around a joint; it is crucial for overall movement and prevents injuries.

Muscular Strength

• Describes the ability of muscles to exert force against resistance, necessary for everyday activities and overall fitness.

Muscular Endurance

• Concerns the ability to perform continuous, large-muscle, dynamic exercises at moderate to high intensity over time.

Body Composition

• Refers to the proportion of fat, muscle, and bone in the body, reflecting overall health and fitness levels.

Test your knowledge on the 5 components of health related fitness. Identify which component is not part of the five, and determine which components are related to oxygen delivery and range of motion.