There are 11 components of physical fitness. 5 of these components are health-related and 6 are skill- or sport-related. For the next several weeks we will define/discuss each aspect and I will give some examples of exercises or drills that will help improve upon each. Of the 5 health-related components‚ we have cardiovascular strength & endurance‚ muscle strength‚ muscle endurance‚ body composition‚ and flexibility. These components are the ones that every individual needs to be aware of and
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The Army Physical Fitness Test is designed to test the muscular strength and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of an individual. you are given a score based on their performance in three events consisting of the push-up‚ sit-up‚ and a two-mile run. Possible scores range from 0 to 100 points in each event. A passing score is a total of 180 or higher with a minimum score of 60 in each event. The Push-Up: The push-up exercise measures the strength of the chest‚ shoulder‚ and triceps muscles.
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Fitness has always been a part of my life. I am not going to lie‚ I did struggle with it during my younger years. I was what people call a “fat middle-schooler” because when I was 12 years old‚ I weighed 150 pounds. But the catch was‚ I was still very athletic. I played sports year round like soccer‚ flag football‚ and mostly basketball‚ all physical sports‚ but still could not loose the weight. My mom‚ just like every other mom who does not want to hurt their children’s feelings‚ always told me
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Cardiorespiratory fitness: Cardiorespiratory fitness (endurance)‚ a component of physical fitness is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity. Usually expressed as measured or estimated maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max). Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max ) is the body’s capacity to transport and use oxygen during a maximal exertion involving dynamic contraction of large muscle groups‚ such as during running or cycling. It is also known
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Fitness is defined as the quality of being suitable to perform a particular task. Around 1950‚ perhaps consistent with the industrial revolution and the treatise of WWII‚ the term fitness increased in western vernacular by a factor of ten.[2] Modern definition of fitness describe either a person or machine’s ability to perform a specific function or a holistic definition of human adaptability to cope with various situations. This has lead to an interrelation of human fitness and attractiveness which
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General fitness is the state of a person’s health and overall well-being. Specific fitness involves focusing on fitness goals of an athlete to meet specific needs of an activity. The activity I picked is running/jogging. Some specific fitness requirements for running/jogging are: strength‚ speed‚ endurance‚ flexibility‚ and coordination. The methods I use to maintain physical requirements are: stretch daily‚ eat healthy‚ do push-ups every 3 days‚ and do other exercises before and after I go running/jogging
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Material 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
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Material 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
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) Yes‚ in overall‚ I am satisfied with my muscle fitness results‚ because I can compare it to the last year results. Even though it is not perfect and there are many areas that need improvements‚ I have improved the strength of my upper body‚ for example arm and trunk strength. b) In order to improve my muscular fitness level‚ I need to devote time to work on each part of my body. Taking into consideration the rest time between workouts‚ I need to train each muscle group of my body. For example
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Require Physical Education” Do you agree? Should students require physical education? People’s opinions are divergent on such a controversial issue. Some may argue that physical exercises are very crucial to students and that it must be compulsory‚ while others may raise numerous reasons to argue against the requirement. In the last ten years‚ our culture has changed dramatically. Physical education is a course that is taken in school to educate the young about physical exercises and fitness. It helps
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