components of fitness Flashcards
1
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health
A
a state of physical mental and social well being
2
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cardiovascular endurance
A
ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
3
Q
fitness
A
ability to meet the demands of the environment
4
Q
muscular endurance
A
ability to repeatedly use muscles over a long time without getting tired
5
Q
strength
A
amount of force muscles can apply against a resistance
6
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speed
A
rate at which someone can move
7
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power
A
combination of speed and strength
8
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equation for power
A
power=strength x speed
9
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agility
A
ability to change body position quickly and with control
10
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balance
A
keep bodys centre of mass over a base of support
11
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coordination
A
2 or more body parts togther efficiently
12
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reaction time
A
time taken to move in response to a stimuli
13
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flexibility
A
amount of movement possible at a joint
