Health Related/Skill Related Components

of Wellness

Skill Related Components of Fitness

O 6 skill related components of fitnessO These contribute to your ability to

successfully participate in sport activities

O These are what your coach is interested in…

AgilityO Ability to change the position if your

body and to control movement of your whole body.

BalanceO Ability to keep an upright posture

while either standing still or moving.

PowerO Ability to perform with strength at a

rapid pace (football players, swimmers, shot-putters, discus throwers and high jumpers)

Reaction TimeO The amount of time it takes to start a

movement once your senses signal the need to move

CoordinationO Integration of eye, hand, and foot

movements

SpeedO Ability to cover a distance in a short

time

Health Related Components of Fitness

O Health Related Components of Fitness relate to how well the systems of the body work – your overall state of health

O HRCF contribute to the prevention of disease and the promotion of health

O Key in maintaining a healthy lifestyleO 5 HRCF

FlexibilityO The range of movement possible at

various joints. O Probably the most frequently

overlooked component of fitness

Cardiovascular FitnessO Ability of the heart, blood, blood

vessels and the respiratory system to supply oxygen and necessary fuel to the muscles during physical activity

Muscular Strength & Muscular Endurance

O Closely related componentsO Muscular Strength – ability of muscle

groups to apply a maximal force against a resistance one time

O Muscular Endurance – ability to repeat muscle movements for a long period of time

Body CompositionO Ratio of fat to muscle, bone and

other tissues that compose your body

O A certain amount is needed for good health

O Extremely high or low amounts of body fat can cause health problems