components of fitness

• cardiovascular endurance 


  ability to continue exercising whilst getting energy for muscular movement from aerobic respiration
• muscular endurance 


  ability to repeatedly use muscles over a long period of time without feeling fatigued
• speed 


  rate someone moves to cover distance in an amount of time
• agility 


  ability to change direction quickly
• strength 


  max. amount of force a muscle/muscle group can apply against resistance
• power 


  ability to exert as much strength in the shortest amount of time

  strength x speed
• flexibility

  amount of movement at a joint
• balance

  ability to stay upright and in control of any movement
• co ordination 


  ability to use two+ body parts at the same time efficiently and accurately
• reaction time 


  time taken to move in response to stimulus