Physical Fitness Worksheet
Being physically fit is an important aspect of obtaining optimal health. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness.
In this worksheet, you identify the five components of health related fitness. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness.
Five Components of Health Related Fitness Table
Complete the table below. The first row has been filled in for you as an example.
Components of Physical Fitness
Description
How to Incorporate in Your Life
Benefit(s)
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Being able to exercise at a moderate to high intensity for a long period of time
Walk 2 miles at a brisk pace every day.
Reduced the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Muscular Strength
The amount of force a muscle or group of muscles is capable of putting forth.
Do sit ups or pushups or use dumb bells at least two times a week.
Improve muscle tone and maintain muscle strength.
Muscular Endurance
The ability of your muscles to use force over and over without them getting tired.
By doing more repetitions with weights or dumb bells and Playing tennis two-three times a week.
Build up your muscles so you will not get injured as easy.
Flexibility
The amount of movement at a particular joint
Aerobics two-three times a week.
Improves your muscle coordination and improves your flexibility
Body Composition
Describes the proportions of lean tissue and fat tissues in the body.
Aerobics two-three days a week
Expand calories and help maintain weight loss