Physical Fitness Worksheet
Being physically fit is an important aspect of obtaining optimal health. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness.
In this worksheet, you identify the five components of health related fitness. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness.
Five Components of Health Related Fitness Table
Complete the table below. The first row has been filled in for you as an example.
Components of Physical Fitness| Description| How to Incorporate in Your Life| Benefit(s)| Cardiorespiratory Fitness| Being able to exercise at a moderate to high intensity for a long period of time| Walk 2 miles at a brisk pace every day.| Reduced the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and high cholesterol.| Muscular Strength| Training to improve muscle mass, the measure of how much force you can exert in 1 repetition| Lift weights, do yoga, circuit training.| Being strong and physically fit | Muscular Endurance| The ability of a muscle to lift weight repeatedly over time. | Lift weights for dozens of repetitions, run for miles, row a kayak or carry a small child through the stores| Being strong and being able to lift things that are not normally so easy to lift.| Flexibility| One of three key components in a fitness plan. | Take time out to stretch for five minutes a day for two or three days a week. | Being able to move in ways you are not use to moving in or being able to move with a faster reflex then normal| Body Composition| The percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. | Watch what you eat and drink and how much of each you do each day. exercise daily| Makes you feel good about yourself and have a positive mental health less prone to illness and helps you live longer|