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Components of Physical Fitness Explained

The document provides information about physical fitness components, including health-related fitness and skill-related fitness. Health-related fitness involves body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Skill-related fitness consists of speed, agility, balance, coordination, power, and reaction time. The document also includes an identification activity to test understanding of physical fitness terms and encourages noting the benefits of physical fitness.

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Components of Physical Fitness Explained

The document provides information about physical fitness components, including health-related fitness and skill-related fitness. Health-related fitness involves body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Skill-related fitness consists of speed, agility, balance, coordination, power, and reaction time. The document also includes an identification activity to test understanding of physical fitness terms and encourages noting the benefits of physical fitness.

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FRANCIS XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL


OF LOPEZ JAENA, INC.

Name: ___________________________
Learning Activity Sheet for MAPEH
Date: _________ Score: _______
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Section: ___________________________ Teacher: ____________________

Your Guide
Quarter: 1 Week: 3
Activity Title: Physical Fitness: Concepts and Assessments
Learning Objective: Explain how weathering and erosion change Earth’s surface
Reference: My Distance Learning Buddy 9

Learn More
Physical Fitness is classified into two components: Health-related fitness and Skill-related fitness.
Health-related fitness is related to how well the systems of the body work while Skill-related fitness forms the foundation
toward athletic performance.
A. Health-related fitness
1. Body Composition- is the comparative body fat percentage.
2. Cardiovascular fitness - is the ability of your heart to pump effectively to meet the metabolic demands
during exercise.
3. Flexibility- is the range of movements of the joints. It determines the condition of the hamstring muscles
(back of thigh).
4. Muscular strength - is the ability of the muscle to produce an amount of force in a single contraction.
5. Muscular endurance- is the capacity of the muscle group to sustain a prolonged muscle contraction.
B. Skill-related fitness
1. Speed- is the capacity of the body to move from one point to another following a straight line.
2. Agility- is the ability of the body to shift direction from one place to another.
3. Balance- is the capacity of the body to maintain upright posture even when moving.
4. Coordination- is when all the body parts are harmoniously working together to successfully execute a
movement.
5. Power -is the ability to transfer a certain amount of force at a rapid pace.
6. Reaction- time is the ability of a person to respond quickly to stimulus.

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A. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Write on the line the answer that best describes the statement.
1. It is a component of physical fitness that is related to how well the system of the body works.
2. It is the range of movement possible for joints to stretch and reach.
3. It is the amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction of muscle.
4. It is a component of physical fitness that forms the basis for a successful sport or activity participation.
5. It is the ability to move quickly from one point to another in a straight line.
6. It is the ability to do strength work at an explosive space.
7. It is the ability of the circulatory system to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise.
8. It is the percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass.
9. It is the ability of the body to change direction quickly.
10. It is the ability of the body to maintain an upright posture while still or moving.

B. In doing physical fitness activities, values are essential to identify the benefits and importance. Recognizing its
significance will strengthen your initiative to perform the various fitness tests on a daily basis. Give three benefits or
values of physical fitness and define each.
1.

2.

3.

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