Brit's health test Ch.2 prep Flashcards
*Skill related fitness
relates to the possibility of you becoming a good athlete
health related fitness
relates to how well the systems of your body operate
Cardiovascular fitness
ability of heart, blood, blood vessels, and the respiratory system to supply oxygen and necessary fuel during exercise.
*flexibility
The range of motion possible at various joints
Muscular strength
ability of a muscle group to apply a maximal force against a resistance one time.
*Muscular Endurance
ability to repeat muscle movement for a long period of time
Body composition
ratio of fat to muscle, bone, and other tissues that compose your body
*body image
how you look from other people’s point of view
Agility
ability to change your position and to control the movement of your whole body
*Balance
keep upright posture while either standing still or moving
Power
ability to perform with strength at a rapid pace
Reaction time
the amount of time it takes to start a movement once your senses signal the need to move.
Coordination
the integration of eye, hand, and foot movements
*Speed
the ability to cover a distance in a short time
*Norm-referenced tests
utilize norms to indicate fitness levels