Components Of Fitness Flashcards
What is the definition of agility?
Ability to control the movement of the whole and change position quickly.
What is the definition of balance?
Keep the body stable, while at rest of in motion.
What is body composition?
Percentage of body that is muscle, fat or bone.
What is cardiovascular fitness?
Ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time.
What is co-ordination?
Ability to use two or more body parts together.
What is the definition of flexibility?
Range of motion of your joints.
What is the definition of Power?
Ability to undertake strength performances quickly.
What is the definition for speed?
Rate of which an individual can cover a movement of range of distance.
What is the definition of reaction time?
Time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement.
What is the definition of muscular endurance?
Ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired.
What is the definition of strength?
Amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.
What is Fartlek?
A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are constantly changing
What is interval training?
Involves alternating stages of high and low intensity activity
What is Circuit training?
Is a series of exercises, completed for a certain amount of time, one after another
What is Weight training?
Involves lifting weight to increase the strength of muscles using repetitions and sets
