Componants of fitness

Question 1

Define flexibility

Answer 1

The amount of movement available around a joint

Question 2

Define agility

Answer 2

the ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control

Question 3

Define balance

Answer 3

the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support

Question 4

Define cardiovascular endurance

Answer 4

the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles

Question 5

Define coordination

Answer 5

the ability to use two or more parts of the body together

Question 6

define muscular endurance

Answer 6

the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue

Question 7

Define power/explosive strength

Answer 7

the product of strength and speed (strength x speed)

Question 8

Define reaction time

Answer 8

The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus

Question 9

Define speed

Answer 9

The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time

Question 10

Define strength

Answer 10

the ability to overcome a resistance