Fitness Components Explained

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📚 Part 1: Match the Term to its Definition

Draw a line from each term (1–6) to the correct definition (A–F).

1. Speed

2. Agility

3. Cardiovascular endurance

4. Strength

5. Muscular endurance

6. Change of direction

A. The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen and energy during sustained activity (e.g. long runs).

B. The ability to move the body quickly in a straight line over a short distance.

C. The force a muscle or group of muscles can produce in a single maximal effort (e.g. a heavy lift).

D. The ability to perform repeated contractions or maintain force over time (e.g. many reps or long sets).

E. The skill of quickly changing body position with speed, balance and control (often in small, controlled movements).

F. The ability to alter movement path quickly and effectively, such as making a fast cut or turn during play.

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers — How each component is used in sport

1. Speed: Name one sport where speed is crucial and write one simple drill a player could use to improve speed.

2. Agility: Explain in 1–2 sentences how agility helps a player in rugby or netball.

3. Cardiovascular endurance: Why is cardiovascular endurance important for a 5 km (five kilometres) cross-country runner? Give one training method to improve it.

4. Strength: Pick a sport (e.g. weightlifting, rugby, shot put) and describe one example when maximal strength is needed during play.

5. Muscular endurance: Choose a sport such as rowing or cycling. How does muscular endurance affect performance and what exercise builds it?

6. Change of direction: Give an example of a change-of-direction move used in football (soccer) or netball and name a practice drill to improve this skill.