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What is skill related fitness?

Kristy Lee Wilson - Sharecare Fitness Expert
Kristy Lee Wilson - Sharecare Fitness Expert on behalf of Sharecare Fitness
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Skill related fitness consists of fitness components that are important to success in skillful activities and athletic events, and may not be as crucial to improved health. These components include agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed.
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There are additional aspects of fitness that go beyond the general five components of fitness.  These factors include agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed. There are additional aspects of fitness that go beyond the general five components of fitness. These factors include agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed.

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