Components Of Fitness

Question 1

Strength

Answer 1

Strength as a component of fitness refers to the amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.

Question 2

Muscular endurance

Answer 2

Muscular endurance refers to the ability to keep using the same muscles over and over for as long as possible without tiring.

Question 3

Cardiovascular fitness

Answer 3

Cardiovascular fitness refers to the ability of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen around the body.

Question 4

Body composition

Answer 4

When we talk about body composition in terms of fitness, we’re really referring to the percentage of the body that is fat, muscle bone and water.

Question 5

Flexibility

Answer 5

Flexibility refers to the range of movement at a joint.

Question 6

Agility

Answer 6

Agility is the ability to quickly change the body’s position while being in full control of the movement.

Question 7

Speed

Answer 7

This is fairly self-explanatory, but speed is, of course, the ability to move parts of the body or your entire body quickly.

Question 8

Coordination

Answer 8

Coordination in terms of fitness refers to the ability to use two or more parts of the body together.

Question 9

Power

Answer 9

Power combines strength and speed, and refers to the ability to perform actions requiring strength quickly.

Question 10

Balance

Answer 10

In terms of fitness, balance means the ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support.

Question 11

Reaction time

Answer 11

Reaction time refers to the time taken to respond to a stimulus.