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Components of fitness (Skill components (Balence, Speed, Reaction time,…
Components of fitness
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Cardiovascular fitness
Cardiovascular fitness is the ability to exercise the whole body for prolonged periods of time, without tiring.
long distance events, such as 5000m or marathon runners
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Muscular endurance
Swimming, boxing, cycling, rowing/ any long distance sports
Improved by training your muscles for long periods of time without stopping, this could mean fartlek, circuit or weight training
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Muscular Endurance is the ability of a voluntary muscle group or muscle to work for a long period of time without tiring
Flexibility
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Tennis serve, hurdles, gymnastic splits, swimming
Muscular strength
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Rugby, cycling, swimming, throwing a ball
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Balance
Balence is the ability to retain centre of mass above the base of support whilst stationary or moving.
Gymnastics, Skiing, Dance, discus
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Speed
Speed is the ability to move your body, or part of your body, quickly
Boxing, rugby, Javelin, hockey
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By using methods of training that concentrate on strength, power and technique. Also flexibility can help improve speed, as it gives more range of movement at a joint
Reaction time
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Cricket, table tennis, football, rugby
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By practicing, e.g a sprinter can practice there start when the starting pistol goes off
Coordination
Coordination is the ability to use a combination of body parts and senses at the same time to produce a smooth and efficient movement.
Hockey, squash, netball, cricket
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Small precise movements, e.g. ladder drills
Power
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Football, baseball, javelin, weightlifting
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Plyometric training, using heavy weights and low repetitions
Agility
Agility is the ability to change direction quickly and accurately, combining speed, balance, power and coordination
Basketball, rugby, netball and badminton
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Body composition
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Body composition is the percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone.
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