Components of Fitness Flashcards
1
Q
Muscular strength
A
maximum force a muscle can generate against a resistance
2
Q
muscular endurance
A
exercise a specific muscle group over a period of time
3
Q
flexibility
A
the range of a body joint
4
Q
body composition
A
the % of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
5
Q
cardio vascular endurance
A
the ability to exercise for a sustained period of time
6
Q
agility
A
the ability to change direction quickly
7
Q
balance
A
stability of the body’s centre of mass above earth the base of support
8
Q
cove
A
the ability to exercise for a sustained period of time
9
Q
coordination
A
the ability to move 2+ body parts at the same time
10
Q
power
A
strength x speed
11
Q
reaction time
A
the time taken to respond to a stimulus
12
Q
speed
A
moving the body, or body part, as quickly as possible from A - B
