The two components of physical fitness are:
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Health-related fitness: This component focuses on the overall well-being and disease prevention aspects of physical fitness. It includes:
- Body composition: The proportion of fat, muscle, and other tissues in the body.
- Muscular endurance: The ability of muscles to perform repetitive tasks over an extended period.
- Muscular strength: The maximum force a muscle or muscle group can generate.
- Cardiovascular endurance: The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the working muscles during prolonged exercise.
- Flexibility: The range of motion in a joint or group of joints.
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Performance-related fitness: This component is more focused on athletic ability and specific physical tasks. It includes:
- Balance: The ability to maintain a stable position while performing various movements.
- Coordination: The ability to integrate multiple body parts and senses to perform smooth and efficient movements.
- Agility: The ability to change direction quickly and efficiently.
- Speed: The ability to move quickly.
- Power: The ability to exert maximum force in the shortest possible time.
- Reaction time: The time it takes to respond to a stimulus.
