Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 1

List the factors influencing performance.

Step 1 of 3

Fitness mainly aims at providing information on how to work within different energy systems domains. Fitness is achieved when health practices are stable. Performance, on the other hand, involves complex movements and energy demands are higher. Fitness prepares a person for performance. It requires much more time, effort and risk of injury compared to fitness. The requirements for performance differ with the type of event a person performs.