11 Flashcards
Strength
Amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Muscular endurance
The ability to keep using the same muscles over and over for as long as possible
Cardiovascular endurance
The ability of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen around the body
Body composition
The percentage of the body that is fat, muscle bone and water
Flexibility
The range of a movement of a joint
Agility
The ability to quickly change the body’s position while being in full control of movement
Speed
The ability to move parts of your body or your entire body quickly
Coordination
The ability to use two or more parts of the body together
Power
Combination of strength and soeed and the ability to perform actions requiring strength quickly
Balance
The ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support
Reaction time
The amount of time taken to respond to a stimulus