Components of fitness

• Cardiovascular endurance

  Definition- : the ability to exercise for a sustained period of time

  Test- Multistage fitness test or 12 minute cooper run

  Sporting examples- events that are of long duration such as marathon running or cross country
• Muscular endurance

  Definition- the ability to retract a specific muscle or muscle group for an extended period of time

  Tests- sit-up or press-up test

  Sporting example- rowing or long distance swimming
• Flexibility

  Definition- the full range of movement around a joint

  test- sit and reach test

  Sporting example- performing the splits in gymnastics or dance
• Maximum Strength

  definition- the maximum force a muscle can generate against a resistance

  test- handgrip dynamometer test

  Sport example- weight lifting, or scrum in rugby
• Agility

  Definition- The ability to change direction at speed

  Test- Illinois run

  Sporting example- Dodging a player in netball
• Balance

  definition- the ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary or moving

  test- Stork stand

  Sporting example- walking across a beam in gymnastics, surfing
• Reaction time

  Definition- the time taken to respond to a stimulus

  test- ruler drop test

  Sporting example- Batting a ball in a cricket match, or the starting gun in a 100m sprint
• Muscular power

  Definition- the ability to exert force in one explosive act

  Test- Standing vertical/broad jump

  Sports example- Triple/long/high jump in athletics
• Co-ordination

  Definition- the ability to perform complex movements smoothly and efficiently

  test- alternate hand wall toss

  sporting example- goalkeeper saving a penalty in football
• Speed

  Definition- the ability to move the body, or a body part, as quickly as possible

  Test- 30-50m sprint test

  Sporting example- 100m sprint race in athletics
• Why do we fitness test?

  Fitness testing is used to measure a person's physical abilities, identify strengths and weaknesses, and help set training goals. It allows progress to be tracked and ensures training is effective and appropriate.