Topic 1.6 Health-Related Physical Fitness and Athletic Performance

Many of the health-related fitness components you have learned about can be easily identified in athletes.

Cardiovascular fitness is important for mountain bikers.	© Brand X Adventure Sports
Strength is necessary for rock climbing.	© Photodisc
Muscular endurance enables hikers to reach the summit.	© Brand X Adventure Sports
Flexibility allows snowboarders to perform tricks.	© Photodisc
Body fat within healthy ranges will help athletes propel themselves to victory.	© Photodisc