11 Components Flashcards
What is the definition of cardiovascular fitness
Cardiovascular fitness is the ability to run for a very long time
How would you test Cardiovascular fitness
To test Cardiovascular you can do multiple things but one of them could be a 12 minute cooper run
Give one athlete who needs Cardiovascular fitness
A marathon runner
What is the definition of speed
The rate of which an individual can perform a movement
How can you test speed
You can test it by doing 30 meter sprints
Give one athelete who needs speed
A footballer or a 100m sprinter
What is the definition of agility
To control the movement of the whole body, also change position quickly
How can you test agility
You can test it by doin* the Illinios agility test
Which athlete needs Agility
Gymnasts
What is flexibility
The range of motion of your joints
How would you test flexibility
The sit and reach test
Name an athlete that would need flexibility
A gymnast
What is the definition of Balance
The ability to keep you body stable
How can you test Balance
The standing stork test
Name an athlete who needs Balance
Footballers
What is the definition of power
The ability to undertake strength performances
How can you test power
Sergeant jump test
Name one athlete that needs power
A canoeer or a weight lifter
What is the definition of reaction time
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement
How would you test reaction time
The ruler drop test
Name an athlete who needs reaction time
Footballer (goalkeeper)
What is the definition of muscular endurance
Ability to use voluntary muscles many times, without getting tired
How would you test muscular endurance
Sit ups and press ups
Name one athlete who needs muscular endurance
Swimmers
