components of fitness Flashcards
health-related
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition
skill-related
muscular power, speed, agility, reaction time, balance, coordination
cardiorespiratory endurance
body’s ability to sustain prolonged exercise with the use of oxygen
what can cardiorespiratory endurance also be called?
aerobic fitness, aerobic capacity or aerobic endurance
muscular strength
using muscle to use force
muscular endurance
ability of muscles or muscle groups to keep and/or repeat the same actions for a long period of time
flexibility
degree of movement around a joint
body comp
body shape or type with reference to the ration of muscle tissue in the body compared to fat
muscular power
combination of speed and strength. When strength is exerted quickly, it is called power
speed
ability to get from one place to another as quickly as you can
agility
The ability to change direction quickly with speed and balance
reaction time
time it takes to initiate the first response to a stimulus
balance
The ability to control our centre of gravity while stationary or moving
coordination
ability of body parts to work together resulting in smooth, efficient movements