Associate Level Material

Physical Fitness and Nutrition Worksheet

In order to obtain optimal health, it is critical to be physically fit and eat a healthy and balanced diet. Becoming knowledgeable about what it means to be physically fit and learning how to evaluate the nutritional value of what you eat may greatly increase your ability to improve your health and wellness.

In this three-part worksheet, you identify the five components of health related fitness, critique a recipe for nutritional value, and respond to two short answer questions about nutrition. Completing this assignment is a step towards gaining the knowledge needed to better manage your physical fitness and nutrition.

Part 1: 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 Maximum force able to be exerted by a single contraction by a muscle or muscle group 3 days per week high intensity weight training with maximum resistance Sufficient resistance to enhance strength
Muscular Endurance Ability to perform high-intensity muscle contractions repeatedly without fatiguing 8 – 10 different exercises with 8 – 12 reps per exercise Helps maximize full range of motion
Flexibility Ability to move joints freely through their full range of motion 3 days per week, 4 reps per stretch for 30 seconds Stretches all major joints and muscle groups
Body Composition The relative proportions of lean tissue and fat tissue in the body Regular physical activity and aerobic activity Improve cardiovascular