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Monday, March 14, 2016

Types of Fitness

Physical fitness 

A set of physicalattributes related to a person’s ability to perform physical activity successfully, without undue strain and with a margin of safety

Health-related physical fitness 

A physiological state of well-being that reduces the risk of hypokinetic disease; a basis for participation in sports; and a vigor for the tasks of daily living. Components include cardio-respiratory endurance, muscle strength endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Skill-related physical fitness 

Common components of physical fitness (e.g., agility, balance, coordination, speed, power, reaction time) that enable participation in sports and other physical activities; also called performance or motor fitness.