Fitness Components Introduction

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Athletes demonstrating different fitness components

🏃‍♀️ Part 1: Understanding Fitness Components

1. Match each fitness component to its correct definition:

Cardiovascular Endurance

Muscular Strength

Flexibility

Body Composition

Range of motion available in joints

Ability of muscles to exert force

Proportion of fat, muscle, and bone in the body

Ability of heart and lungs to supply oxygen during sustained activity

2. Which fitness component is MOST important for a marathon runner?

Muscular Strength

Cardiovascular Endurance

Flexibility

Body Composition

3. A rugby player needs to develop multiple fitness components. Which of these would be most important? (Select all that apply)

Muscular Strength

Cardiovascular Endurance

Flexibility

Body Composition

4. Complete the sentence: A gymnast who can perform splits and backbends demonstrates excellent ______________.

Answer: _________________________

🎯 Part 2: Personal Application & Goal Setting

5. Think about your favourite sport or physical activity. List which fitness components are most important for this activity and explain why:

My sport/activity: _________________________

6. Self-Assessment: Rate yourself from 1-5 (1 = needs improvement, 5 = excellent) for each fitness component:

Cardiovascular Endurance: _____ / 5

Muscular Strength: _____ / 5

Flexibility: _____ / 5

Body Composition: _____ / 5

7. Based on your self-assessment, write one SMART fitness goal to improve your weakest component:

Remember: SMART = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

8. How does improving your fitness components connect to hauora (overall wellbeing)? Explain in 2-3 sentences:

Fitness Components Introduction

Fitness Components Introduction

🏃‍♀️ Part 1: Understanding Fitness Components

🎯 Part 2: Personal Application & Goal Setting

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