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List the 5 health-related components of fitness.
List the 5 health-related components of fitness.
Cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.
Define cardiovascular fitness.
Define cardiovascular fitness.
The ability to exercise the body for long periods of time.
Define muscular strength.
Define muscular strength.
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.
Define muscular endurance.
Define muscular endurance.
Define flexibility.
Define flexibility.
Define body composition.
Define body composition.
What is cardiovascular fitness a measure of?
What is cardiovascular fitness a measure of?
What does muscular strength enable?
What does muscular strength enable?
What does muscular endurance enable?
What does muscular endurance enable?
What is body composition influenced by?
What is body composition influenced by?
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Five Components of Health Related Fitness
- Components include cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition.
Cardiovascular Fitness
- Defined as the ability to exercise the body over extended periods.
- Measures the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Muscular Strength
- Defined as the maximum amount of force a muscle can exert against resistance.
- Important for lifting heavy objects effectively.
Muscular Endurance
- Refers to the ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without fatigue.
- Critical for activities requiring sustained effort, like long-distance running.
Flexibility
- Describes the range of motion available at a joint.
- Important for overall mobility and injury prevention.
Body Composition
- Indicates the percentage of body weight that consists of fat, muscle, and bone.
- Influenced by genetics, diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle choices.
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