The Science of Fitness and Body Systems · Fitness and Exercise

Components of Health Related Fitness

Differentiating between strength, flexibility, endurance, and speed through practical application.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does improving your flexibility assist in preventing injuries during sports?
  2. 2Which fitness component is most important for your favorite physical activity and why?
  3. 3What are the long term benefits of maintaining cardiovascular endurance?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HP5M01AC9HP5P08
Year: Year 5
Subject: HPE
Unit: The Science of Fitness and Body Systems
Period: Fitness and Exercise

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