The Components of Fitness
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Objective
I can identify the components of fitness.
Part 1 of 3
Key concepts
3 concepts
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Being fit means your body is healthy and strong enough to do many different activities.
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Cardiovascular endurance is how well your heart and lungs work together, while flexibility is the ability to move your joints and muscles through their full range of motion.
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Muscular strength is the force your muscles can produce in one effort, muscular endurance is the ability to perform repeated movements, and body composition refers to the amount of fat, bone, and muscle in your body.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Imagine you are helping your parent carry heavy groceries into the house, and you lift a large bag in one go. Which component of fitness are you primarily using?
Explain the difference between muscular strength and muscular endurance. Provide an example of an activity for each.
Part 3 of 3
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“Based on the reading passage, list the five main components of fitness.”
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