components of fitness Flashcards
what is strength
the ability to produce muscular force against a resistance
what are the 4 health related components of fitness
strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility
what is muscular endurance
the ability to repeat a series of muscle contractions without fatigue
what is flexibility
the range of motion of your joints
what is cardiorespiratory endurance
the ability of the body’s respiratory and circulatory to supply o2 and fuel around the body during a sustained activity
what are the 6 fitness related components of fitness
speed, agility, power, co-ordination, balance and reaction time
what is balance
the body’s ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary
what is power
the ability to contract muscles with speed and force in one explosive act
what is speed
the ability to move body parts or you whole body as quickly as possible
what is agility
the ability to change direction of the body at speed under control
what is co-ordination
ability to carry out a series of movements smoothly and efficiently
what is reaction time
ability to respond quickly to a stimulus
what are the two types of components of fitness
health and sports related
