Compnents of Fitness Flashcards
Define Agility
The ability to change the position of the body quickly and control the movement
Define Balance
The ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support
Define flexibility
The range of motion at a joint
Define Muscular Endurance
The ability to use muscles repeatedly without tiring
Define Muscular Strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Define Coordination
The ability to use 2 or more body parts together
Define Power
The ability to perform strength performances quickly
Define Reaction Time
the time taken to respond to a stimulus
Define Speed
The ability to put body parts into motion quickly
Define Health
complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not only the absence of disease and infirmity
Define Fitness
the ability to meet the demands of the environment
Define Exercise
Form of physical exercise, not competitive sport
