the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness

the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement

the ability to move two or more body parts under control, smoothly and efficiently

Agility, balance and co-ordination

Physical education

Health, fitness and components of fitness

Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength

Power, flexibility and reaction time

A practical exploration of fitness testing and normative data for endurance

A practical exploration of speed, power, strength and flexibility fitness tests

A practical exploration of balance, co-ordination, agility and reaction time fitness tests

Linking sports and physical activity to different components of fitness

This unit will explore the relationship between health, fitness, exercise and performance before unpacking the different components of fitness. This understanding will include key definitions, how to test and train each but also which components are most important for different sports.

Physical training: health and fitness

The ability to change direction at speed is the definition of which component of fitness?

Below is an example of a fitness test. What component of fitness does this test measure?

Identify which athlete would not require agility.

to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible

to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly 

 to move two or more body parts under control

Match the component of fitness to the correct definition.

Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.

The image below shows a woman completing a fitness test. What component of fitness is she testing?

the ability to move quickly across the ground

the ability for the muscles to repeatedly contract without fatigue

to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly through movements

Identify the correct definition of speed.

Which components of fitness would be most beneficial to a long distance cyclist?

Match the component of fitness to the correct fitness test.

 the ability to move two or more body parts under control

the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resist

the ability to continue exertion getting energy from aerobic system

Match the components of fitness with their correct definition.

Agility, balance and co-ordination

Lesson outcome