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Pre GCSE PE
Components of Fitness
Aim: Students should understand the 5 components of health related fitness and 6 components of skill related fitness. Student must be able to recall the definition
and be able to explain the components of and there application to the real sporting world. Students should have knowledge of the test name that is used to measure that
component.
Health Related Components of Fitness
Component
Definition
Test to measure it
Body
Composition
The percentage of a
body that is fat,
muscle and bone.
Body
Fat
Callipers
Muscular
Strength
Strength is the ability
of the muscles to
exert force on an
object.
Hand Grip test
Muscular
Endurance
The ability to use
voluntary muscles,
over long periods of
time without getting
tired
Harvard Step Test
Flexibility
Flexibility is the range
of movement at a
joint.
Sit and Reach Test
Cardiovascular
Fitness
Training can improve
cardiovascular
endurance.
12 min
Cooper
Run
How to remember this?
B – Bob
M - Marley
M - Munches
F - Fried
C - Chicken
How to remember this?
C
R
A
B
S
P
Skill Related Components of Fitness
Definition
Test to measure it
Coordination
Coordination is the ability to
move two or more body
parts at the same time
3 ball juggle
Reaction Time
Reaction time describes the
time taken for a response to
occur after a stimulus.
Ruler Drop
Test
Agility
Agility is the ability to
change direction at speed
Illinois Agility Test
Balance
Balance is the ability of the
performer to retain their
centre of mass over their
base of support without
falling
Stork Test
Speed
Time taken to cover a set
distance
30m Sprint Test
Power
Power is the combination of
speed and strength.
Vertical jump Test/Standing
Broad Jump
Component
Keywords
HRF – Body Composition, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Cardiovascular Fitness
SRF – Coordination, Reaction Time, Agility, Balance, Speed, Power,