Components of fitness

Question 1

Balance

Answer 1

Maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support

Question 2

Flexibility

Answer 2

The range of movement possible at a joint

Question 3

Muscular endurance

Answer 3

Ability of muscle groups to undergo repeated contractions without fatigue

Question 4

Power

Answer 4

Product of speed and strength

Question 5

Strength

Answer 5

The ability to overcome a resistance

Question 6

Speed

Answer 6

The maximum rate an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance

Question 7

Agility

Answer 7

The ability to change direction at speed whilst maintaining control

Question 8

Cardiovascular endurance

Answer 8

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles

Question 9

Reaction time

Answer 9

The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus

Question 10

Coordination

Answer 10

The ability to move 2 or more body parts together smoothly and efficiently

Question 11

4 types of strength

Answer 11

1. Maximal strength
2. Dynamic strength
3. Static strength
4. Explosive strength

Question 12

Maximal strength + example

Answer 12

The maximum force produced in one contraction (1 RPM).
E.g. single punch - Boxing

Question 13

Dynamic strength + example

Answer 13

Repeated muscular contractions ( muscular endurance )
E.g. 1500m - Rowing

Question 14

Static strength + example

Answer 14

The maximum force that can be applied to an immovable object , the muscles stay the same length.
E.g. Plank, Handstand

Question 15

Explosive strength + example

Answer 15

Product of speed and strength ( power ).
E.g. start of 100m sprint, upward phase of long jump or high jump.