The document discusses the two main types of fitness components - health-related and skill-related. Health-related components include cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition, and contribute to disease prevention and health promotion. Skill-related components include reaction time, speed, agility, balance, power, and hand-eye or foot-eye coordination, and contribute to successful sports participation. Developing all elements of health and skill-related fitness through regular sports and activities can positively influence health and meet fitness goals.