The Science of Personal Fitness · Fitness & Exercise

The Five Components of Fitness

Identifying and measuring cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Key Questions

  1. 1Which component of fitness is most important for your daily life activities?
  2. 2How can you accurately measure your own fitness progress over time?
  3. 3What is the relationship between different types of exercise and specific fitness components?

Common Core State Standards

SHAPE: Standard 3 - Physical Activity
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: The Science of Personal Fitness
Period: Fitness & Exercise

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