Components of Fitness

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The ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time
cardiovascular fitness
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The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
muscular strength
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The range of movement possible at a joint
flexibility
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The percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
body composition
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The ability to use 2 or more body parts together
coordination
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The ability to change the position of the body quickly and control the movement of the whole body
agility
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The ability to retain the body's centre of mass above the base of support
balance
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The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
muscular endurance
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The ability to undertake strength performance quickly
power
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The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement
reaction time
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The rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance
speed
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The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance

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muscular strength

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The range of movement possible at a joint

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The percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone

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The ability to use 2 or more body parts together

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