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Health Related Fitness. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B3QNEOtGUQ. Learning Objectives. Develop an understanding of what fitness is Know and understand the health related components of fitness Identify the components of fitness in a variety of sports. Do you think we are fit?.
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Health Related Fitness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B3QNEOtGUQ
Learning Objectives Develop an understanding of what fitness is Know and understand the health related components of fitness Identify the components of fitness in a variety of sports
Health Related Fitness Fitness is defined as… …the ability to meet the demands of the environment. Fitness is not necessarily about how far you can run or how good you are at sport. Being fit means being physically able to cope with the demands of everyday life.
Health Related Fitness aerobic endurance muscular endurance flexibility speed strength body composition • Components of health related fitness
Speed Speed is the ability to move all, or parts of the body as quickly as possible.
Body Composition The % amount of muscle, fat, bone and other tissues that make up the body. Greater cardiovascular fitness equals less % body fat.
Cardiovascular fitness This is how well the heart and respiratory system can supply oxygen and fuel to the working muscles during exercise.
Strength Muscular strength is the amount of force produced by a muscle or group of muscles.
Flexibility • Flexibility is the range of movement around a joint.
Muscular Endurance • Muscular endurance is the ability of a particular muscle group to work continuously at a high level.
Health Related Fitness • Watch the following video clips • Which is the most important component of fitness for that sport
TASK • Which components of fitness does Jessica Ennis need to be successful and why?
Learning Objectives Describe the components of fitness required for specific sporting activities Apply this knowledge to exam questions Evaluate your own answers and reflect on ways to improve on your own answers