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What is flexibility?
What is flexibility?
Full range of motion of the body's joints.
What is cardiovascular fitness?
What is cardiovascular fitness?
The strength and endurance of the circulatory and respiratory systems.
What is muscular strength?
What is muscular strength?
Amount of force you can put out or the amount of weight you can lift.
What is muscular endurance?
What is muscular endurance?
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What is body composition?
What is body composition?
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What is power in fitness?
What is power in fitness?
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Sit-N-Reach is what health related component?
Sit-N-Reach is what health related component?
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Mile is what health related component?
Mile is what health related component?
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Curl-ups is what health related component?
Curl-ups is what health related component?
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Push-ups is what health related component?
Push-ups is what health related component?
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BMI is what health related component?
BMI is what health related component?
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Study Notes
Health-Related Fitness Components
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Flexibility
Full range of motion of the body's joints. Essential for injury prevention, maintaining good posture, and enhancing muscle tone. -
Cardiovascular Fitness
Strength and endurance of the circulatory and respiratory systems. Crucial for overall health and reducing the risk of disease. -
Muscular Strength
The maximum amount of force exerted or weight lifted. Important for injury prevention, posture stability, and improving muscle tone. -
Muscular Endurance
Ability to perform repeated movements or lift weights over a prolonged period without fatigue. Vital for preventing injuries and maintaining posture. -
Body Composition
Ratio of fat to lean body mass. Significant for overall health, injury prevention, and reducing disease risk. -
Power
The ability to exert strength rapidly, incorporating both strength and speed. Often described as explosive strength, essential in athletic performance.
Assessment Indicators
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Flexibility Assessment
Sit-N-Reach test evaluates flexibility. -
Cardiovascular Fitness Assessment
The mile run measures cardiovascular endurance and fitness. -
Muscular Endurance Assessment
Curl-ups test the endurance of core muscles. -
Muscular Strength Assessment
Push-ups assess upper body strength. -
Body Composition Assessment
Body Mass Index (BMI) indicates body composition and health status.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the key components of health-related fitness. This quiz covers flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, endurance, body composition, and power. Understand their importance for overall health and athletic performance.
