components of fitness

Question 1

agility

Answer 1

The ability to change direction at speed while keeping control.

Question 2

balance

Answer 2

The maintaining (keeping up) of the centre of mass over the base of support.
(Static balance is balance while standing still. Dynamic balance is the keeping up of balance while moving.)

Question 3

cardiovascular endurance

Answer 3

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.

Question 4

coordination

Answer 4

The ability to use different (two or more) parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

Question 5

flexibility

Answer 5

The range of movement possible at a joint.

Question 6

muscular endurance

Answer 6

The ability of the muscle or muscle group to contract repeatedly and not tire out.

Question 7

reaction time

Answer 7

The time taken to start a response to a stimulus (event).

Question 8

speed

Answer 8

Speed = distance ÷ time

Question 9

strength

Answer 9

The ability to overcome resistance.

Question 10

power

Answer 10

the product of strength x speed