3.2 The Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Name the 11 components of fitness
Cardiovascular Fitness
Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
Agility
Balance
Speed
Reaction Time
Power
Coordination
Body Composition
What is the purpose of fitness testing?
To gather information about your current level of fitness in one or more of the 11 components of fitness. Results can be used to put together a suitable PEP
Do all sports require the same components of fitness?
No, different sports have different requirements. This means that one sport may need a much higher level of fitness in a specific component than another.
What is cardiovascular fitness?
Aerobic endurance, a measure of how efficiently your body can deliver oxygen and nutrients, such as glucose, to your working muscles during exercise.
Ability to carry away waste products is also part of it, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid
What is strength?
The amount of force a muscle can generate when it contracts to overcome resistance.
The stronger you are, the easier it is to do everyday tasks, such as lifting and carrying
What is muscular endurance?
A measure of the length of time your voluntary muscles can contract without getting tired. This can be repeated muscle contractions, or one contraction held for a long period of time.
What is flexibility?
The ability of your joints to move through their full range of movement. The greater your flexibility, the more you are able to move your body effectively.
What is body composition?
A measure of the percentage of fat, muscle, bone, water and vital organs that make up your body weight.
There is no correct body composition, different sports have different requirements
What is agility?
A measure of how quickly you can change the position of your body, while keeping your entire body under control. It is influenced by a combination of speed and balance
What is balance?
The ability to keep your body steady both when in a static position and when moving.
What is coordination?
The ability to move two or more body parts together, accurately and smoothly. The more coordinated you are, the easier you will find it to perform complex actions
What is reaction time?
The amount of time it takes you to respond to a stimulus. A stimulus can be anything from a starting gun to a sudden side-step by an opponent or a shout from a teammate. The shorter your reaction time, the quicker you respond
What is speed?
The rate at which your body, or parts of your body, is able to perform a movement.
Speed=Distance/Time
What is power?
The ability to combine strength with speed to perform a strong muscular contraction very quickly
