Components of Fitness

Question 1

Body composition

Answer 1

The distribution and ratio of muscle and fat in the body as well as other factors like water.

Question 2

Muscular strength

Answer 2

The ability to carry out work against a resistance

Question 3

Muscular endurance

Answer 3

Ability to repeat a series of muscle contractions without fatiguing

Question 4

Power

Answer 4

Ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible. A combination of speed and strength

Question 5

Speed

Answer 5

Ability to move quickly across the ground or move limb rapidly

Question 6

Agility

Answer 6

The ability to quickly change body position or direction of the body

Question 7

Flexibility

Answer 7

The capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion

Question 8

Balance

Answer 8

Ability to stay upright

Question 9

Cardiovascular endurance

Answer 9

The ability to excersise continuously for extended periods of time without tiring

Question 10

Reaction time

Answer 10

The ability to respond quickly to something

Question 11

Coodination

Answer 11

The ability of staying in control of body movements