Aspect | Health-Related Components of Fitness | Skill-Related Components of Fitness |
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Definition | Factors that contribute to overall health, | Factors that contribute to an individual's |
well-being, and the prevention of chronic | ability to perform sports and physical | |
diseases. | activities effectively and efficiently. | |
Cardiovascular Endurance | The ability of the heart and lungs to | The ability to perform dynamic, high- |
deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles | intensity activities for extended periods | |
during sustained physical activity. | with speed and agility. | |
Muscular Strength | The maximum force a muscle or group of | The ability of muscles to exert maximum |
muscles can generate against resistance. | force quickly, such as in sprinting or | |
jumping. | ||
Muscular Endurance | The ability of muscles to exert force | The capacity of muscles to perform |
repeatedly or sustain an activity over | repetitive contractions or maintain a | |
an extended period without fatigue. | static contraction over time. | |
Flexibility | The range of motion of a joint or group | The ability to move joints and muscles |
of joints, which allows for mobility and | through their full range of motion | |
injury prevention. | efficiently and effectively. | |
Body Composition | The proportion of fat and non-fat tissue | Less emphasized in skill-related |
in the body, which affects overall health | fitness but still important for overall | |
and fitness. | physical performance. | |
Balance and Coordination | Not explicitly categorized as a health- | Key components for sports and physical |
related component, but indirectly impacts | activities, involving control of body | |
overall functional fitness. | movements and spatial awareness. | |
Reaction Time | Not explicitly categorized as a health- | Important for sports and activities |
related component but affects daily tasks | requiring quick decisions and responses. | |
Agility | Not explicitly categorized as a health- | Vital for sports involving quick changes |
related component but supports physical | of direction, acceleration, and deceleration. | |
Speed | Not explicitly categorized as a health- | Essential for activities and sports |
related component but impacts daily | that require rapid movement over short | |
functional fitness. | distances, like sprinting or racing. |