Components of fitness Flashcards
How many components of fitness are there?
10.
Define Cardiovascular endurance.
The ability to continuously exercise without tiring.
What is speed?
The ability to move the body or body parts quickly.
What is strength?
The maximum force a muscle group can apply against a resistance.
Define agility.
The ability to change direction at speed.
What is reaction time?
The time taken to respond to a stimulus.
Describe muscular endurance.
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to repeatedly contract or keep going without tiring.
Describe power.
Strength x speed
What is flexibility?
The range of movement of a joint.
Describe what balance is.
The ability to maintain equilibrium, stationary or moving.
What is co-ordination?
The ability to use two or more body parts together.
