8 Fitness Components

Question 1

1 RM (1 repetition maximum)

Answer 1

Is the maximum amount of force that can be generated in one maximal contraction. This is commonly used to measure strength.

Question 2

Aerobic power

Answer 2

Is the maximum rate of energy production from the aerobic energy system (i.e. energy produced in the presence of oxygen).

Question 3

Agility

Answer 3

Is a combination of flexibility and speed, which allows the performer to change direction with maximal speed and control.

Question 4

Anaerobic capacity

Answer 4

Is the total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic energy systems (the combined capacity of the ATP-PC system and anaerobic glycolysis system).

Question 5

Balance

Answer 5

Is the ability of the body to remain in a state of equilibrium while performing a desired task.

Question 6

Body composition

Answer 6

Refers to the relative proportions of bone, muscle, and fat within the body.

Question 7

Coordination

Answer 7

Is the ability to used different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

Question 8

Flexibility

Answer 8

Is the range of movement around a joint.

Question 9

Muscular endurance

Answer 9

Is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time.

Question 10

Muscular power

Answer 10

Is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert a maximum amount of force in the shortest period of time.

Question 11

Reaction time

Answer 11

Is the time between a stimulus and the first response.

Question 12

Speed

Answer 12

Is the rate of motion (distance/ time).

Question 13

Strength

Answer 13

Is the peak force that a muscle can develop.