Components of fitness

Question 1

Agility

Answer 1

the ability to change direction with speed

Question 2

balance

Answer 2

the ability of the performer to retain their centre of mass over their base of support without falling

Question 3

cardiovascular endurance

Answer 3

the ability of the heart and circulating system to meet the demands of the body for a long period of time

Question 4

flexibility

Answer 4

the range of movement at a joint

Question 5

muscular endurance

Answer 5

the ability to use voluntary muscles over a long period of time without getting tired

Question 6

power/explosive strength

Answer 6

the ability to generate force quickly
strength x speed

Question 7

reaction time

Answer 7

the time between the presentation of a stimulus and movement

Question 8

Dynamic strength

Answer 8

strength used in event that take a long period of time

Question 9

Maximal strength

Answer 9

the greatest force that is possible in a single maximum contraction

Question 10

static strength

Answer 10

the muscle length stays the same. It is used to stabilise the body