11 Components Flashcards
What is the definition of Cardio Vascular Fitness?
Your ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time.
How do you test Cardio Vascular Fitness?
12 minute cooper run
What is one athlete that needs Cardio Vascular Fitness?
A marathon runner
What is the definition of speed?
The rate at which an indervidual can perform a movement or cover a distance
How do you test speed?
A 30 metre sprint
What is one athlete that needs speed?
A sprinter
What is the definition of agility?
The ability to control the movement of the whole body and change position quickly
How do you test agility?
Illinois Agility Test
One athlete that uses agility:
Football players, basketball players, tennis players, etc
What is the definition of flexibility?
The range of motion of your joints
How do you test flexibility?
Sit and Reach Test
One athlete that uses flexibility:
A Gymnast
What is the definition of balance?
Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or in motion
How do you test balance?
Standing stork test
One athlete that uses balance:
Divers, balets, gymnasts, etc
What is the definition of power (speed x strength)?
The ability to understand strength performance quickly
How can you test power?
Sergeant Jump Test
One athlete that uses power:
Weight lifters
What is the definition of reaction time?
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement
How can you test reaction time?
Ruler drop
One athlete that uses reaction:
Tennis players
What is the definition of muscular endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
How can you test muscular endurance?
Sit-ups and press-ups
One athlete that uses muscular endurance:
Swimmers, rowers, rock climbers, etc
What is the definition of Co-ordintation?
The ability to use two or more body parts together
How can you test co-ordination?
Ball toss test or by juggling
One athlete that uses co-ordination:
Tennis, table tennis, etc.
What is the definition of muscular strength?
The amount pf strength a muscle can exert against a resistance
How can you test muscular strength?
Hand grip strength test
One athlete that uses muscular strength:
Weight lifters, boxers, a rugby player, etc
What is the definition of body composition?
The percentage of a person’s weight that is fat tissue
How can you test body composition?
Skin fold tests
One athlete that uses body composition:
Gymnasts, pole vaulters, high jumpers, etc
