Components of Fitness

Question 1

Define Agility

Answer 1

The ability to change direction at speed

Question 2

Define Balance

Answer 2

The ability of an athlete to keep their centre of mass over their base of support without falling

Question 3

Define Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer 3

The ability of the heart and circulatory system to meet the demands of he body for a prolonged period of time

Question 4

Define Coordination

Answer 4

The ability to move two or more body parts at the same time

Question 5

Define Flexibility

Answer 5

The range of movement at a joint

Question 6

Define Muscular Endurance

Answer 6

The ability to use voluntary muscles over a prolonged period of time without fatigue

Question 7

Define Power/ Explosive Strength

Answer 7

Speed X Strength

Question 8

Define Reaction Time

Answer 8

Response to a stimulus - The time between the presentation of a stimulus and movement

Question 9

Define Strength

Answer 9

The ability to exert a large amount of force in a single maximum effort

Question 10

What are the 4 types of strength?

Answer 10

1. Dynamic
2. Static
3. Maximal
4. Explosive

Question 11

Define Speed

Answer 11

Time taken to cover a measured distance