ANSWERS
Primary Components of Fitness - Cardiorespiratory Capacity
Muscular Capacity
Flexibility
Body Composition
Secondary Components of Fitness - Balance
Coordination
Agility
Reaction Time
Speed
Power
Mental Capability
Cardiorespiratory Capacity - The ability of the body to take the oxygen, deliver it to the cells, and use
it at the cellular level to create energy for physical work.
Aerobic Capacity includes - endurance (how long)
Strength (how hard)
Power (how fast)
Benefits of Cardiorespiratory training - Decreased resting heart rate
Decreased risk of Cardiovascular disease
improved endurance
increased stroke volume
Cardiac output
Muscular Capacity - Endurance (ability to apply force over a long period)
Strength (ability to generate force)
Power (ability to generate strength in an explosive way)