Physical Fitness and Nutrition Worksheet
Associate Level Material
Physical Fitness and Nutrition Worksheet
In order to obtain optimal health, it is critical to be physically fit and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit and learning how to evaluate the nutritional value of what you eat may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness.
In this three-part worksheet, you identify the five components of health related fitness, critique a recipe for nutritional value, and respond to two short answer questions about nutrition. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness and nutrition.
Part 1: 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 Maximum force able to be exerted by single contraction of a muscle or muscle group Start out with crunches, lunges and squats. The ability to carry out tasks easier that like yard work.
Muscular Endurance Ability to perform high-intensity muscle contractions repeatedly without fatiguing Do push-ups to build up muscular endurance. Increased metabolism, Reduced fatigue, fewer injuries, and fewer back problems.
Flexibility
Ability to move joints freely through their full range of motion Start with stretching or yoga to help with flexibility.
Being able to keep joints flexible and ability to reach or move.
Body Composition The amount and relative proportions and distribution of fat mass and fat-free mass in the body By exercising, eating right and managing my time. Living longer and
Physical Fitness and Nutrition Worksheet
In order to obtain optimal health, it is critical to be physically fit and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit and learning how to evaluate the nutritional value of what you eat may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness.
In this three-part worksheet, you identify the five components of health related fitness, critique a recipe for nutritional value, and respond to two short answer questions about nutrition. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness and nutrition.
Part 1: 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 Maximum force able to be exerted by single contraction of a muscle or muscle group Start out with crunches, lunges and squats. The ability to carry out tasks easier that like yard work.
Muscular Endurance Ability to perform high-intensity muscle contractions repeatedly without fatiguing Do push-ups to build up muscular endurance. Increased metabolism, Reduced fatigue, fewer injuries, and fewer back problems.
Flexibility
Ability to move joints freely through their full range of motion Start with stretching or yoga to help with flexibility.
Being able to keep joints flexible and ability to reach or move.
Body Composition The amount and relative proportions and distribution of fat mass and fat-free mass in the body By exercising, eating right and managing my time. Living longer and