5 Components of Health Related Fitness TMS Physical

5 Components of Health Related Fitness TMS Physical Education

Goals � 6 th Grade-Create a realistic 1 day workout prescription � 7 th Grade-Create a realistic 1 week workout prescription � 8 th Grade-Create a realistic 2 week workout prescription � All Grades-Be assessed on your knowledge of the 5 components of health related fitness (Test)

Cardiovascular Endurance �The heart and lungs ability to fuel the body with oxygen needed by muscles so they can work for extended periods of time. �Examples: Running, swimming, cycling, think “Cardio Fridays”

Muscular Strength �The power that helps lift or carry heavy objects (usually one time). �Examples: Heavy weight training, with a few amount of repetitions, shot put, moving a couch

Muscular Endurance �The ability of your muscles to perform contractions for extended periods of time �Examples: Lifting weights (high number of repetitions, low amount of weight, curl-ups, push ups, think “Tiger Challenge”

Flexibility �Often overlooked, ensures the body can move through entire range of motion without pain or stiffness. �Examples: Dynamic or static stretching, yoga, gymnastics, cheerleading, dancing

Body Composition �The amount of fat compared to the amount of lean muscle in the body (percentage). �Example: BMI (height/weight), skinfold calipers, hydrostatic weighing �Think of it as the previous 4 components = body composition (the ending result)

Key C =Cardiovascular Endurance MS =Muscular Strength ME =Muscular Endurance F =Flexibility BC =Body Composition