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Elements of Fitness. Mr. DiCicco. Cardiorespiratory Endurance. Ability of your lungs, heart, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your tissues during long periods of moderate to vigorous activity long distance running/ jogging swimming cycling Walking
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Elements of Fitness Mr. DiCicco
Cardiorespiratory Endurance • Ability of your lungs, heart, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your tissues during long periods of moderate to vigorous activity • long distance running/ jogging • swimming • cycling • Walking • Testing Method: 1 mile run, PACER
Muscular Strength • The amount of force your muscles can exert • Lifting • Pushing • Jumping • Testing Method: push up test, flexed arm hang
Muscular Endurance • Ability of your muscles to perform tasks over a period of time without tiring • Carrying boxes up steps • Testing Method: Curl up test
Flexibility • Ability to move your body parts through the full range of motion • Reduces the risk of injury • Testing Method: Sit and Reach