Training & fitness · Both
Components of Fitness
Different sports demand different fitness components. Match training to the needs of the activity.
Health-related
Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition.
Skill-related
Agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed.
Example: a gymnast needs flexibility, balance and power; a marathon runner prioritises cardiovascular endurance.
Worked example
Which component is critical for a 100 m sprinter?
Solution: Speed and power (plus reaction time at the start).
Practice questions
1. Name three health-related components.
2. Name three skill-related components.