Components of Fitness Flashcards
Components of Fitness
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Cardiovascular endurance
Flexibility
Muscular Endurance
Power
Reaction time
Speed
Strength
Cardiovascular Endurance Definition and Tests
Definition: the ability to exercise continuously over time without tiring
Tests: Multistage Fitness Test (MSFT) and 12-minute Cooper Run
Muscular Endurance Definition and Tests
Definition: using a group of muscles repeatedly without them tiring
Tests: Press-up test and Sit-up test
Flexibility Definition and Test
Definition: the maximum range of movement possible around a joint
Test: Sit and Reach test
Balance Definition and Test
Definition: the ability to keep the body’s centre of mass over its base of support
Test: Stalk Stand Test
Speed Definition and Test
Definition: the ability of the body or parts of the body to move quickly
Test: 30m Sprint Test
Strength Definition and Tests
Definition: maximum force exerted by a muscle or group of muscles
Tests: Hand grip dynamometer and 1 rep maximum (1-RM) test
Agility Definition and Test
Definition: the ability to changing direction without losing balance or speed
Test: Illinois agility run
Coordination Definition and Test
Definition: the ability to use two or more body parts together, accurately and fluently
Test: Wall throw test
Power Definition and Tests
Definition: the ability to exert as much strength as possible in the shortest time possible
Tests: Standing jump test and Vertical jump test
Reaction time Definition and Test
Definition: the time taken to respond to a stimulus
Test: Ruler drop test
