Components of Fitness Flashcards
What is body composition?
The percentage of fat, bone, and muscle in your body
What does BMI stand for?
body mass index
list the 3 different body types
Mesomorph, Ectomorph and endomorph
what is the penalty mark?
a spot in the field that is 11 metres in front and in line with the centre of the goal
what are the components of fitness
- Balance
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Power
- Agility
- Endurance
- Coordination
- Reaction Time
- Speed
what are the classifications of strength
- Maximum strength
- Elastic strength
- Strength endurance
- Static strength
what is balance
The ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary or moving
what is an example of balance
gymnastics
what is flexibility
the ability to move joints through their wide range of motions
what is an example of flexibility
Gymnastics
what is strength
the quality or state of being physically strong
what is an example of strength
Wrestling, boxing and weight-lifting
what is Power
the ability to exert maximum contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movements
what is an example of power
high jump and shot put
what is Agility
the ability to move or change direction quickly
what is an example of agility
Netball, hockey and rugby
what is endurance
the ability of the muscles to work hard over a prolonged period of time
what is an example of endurance
cycling, rowing and marathon
what is coordination
the ability to carry out a series of movements smoothly and effectively
what is an example of coordination
Running and dancing
what is reaction time
the ability to respond to stimuly quickly
what is an example of reaction time
catching a cricket ball
what is speed
the ability to move all or part of your body as quickly as possible
what is an example of speed
sprinting and table tennis
