Aspect | Health-Related Fitness | Skill-Related Fitness |
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Focus | Overall well-being and health. | Specific physical abilities and skills. |
Components | Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition. | Agility, balance, coordination, speed, power, reaction time. |
Purpose | Promotes health, reduces disease risk, enhances daily functioning. | Improves performance in sports or activities. |
Assessment | Health markers, medical tests, e.g., blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI. | Performance tests, e.g., agility drills, timed sprints, sport-specific evaluations. |
Applicability | General fitness, disease prevention, daily life. | Athletes, sports enthusiasts, sports-specific training. |
Examples | Walking, swimming, weightlifting, yoga. | Basketball, soccer, tennis, sport-specific drills. |
Longevity | Lifelong health and fitness. | Short- to mid-term performance goals. |