Components Of Fitness Flashcards
What are the 11 components of fitness?
Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition, agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed.
True or False: Flexibility is one of the components of fitness.
True
Fill in the blank: _______ endurance refers to the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.
Cardiovascular
Which component of fitness is defined as the maximum amount of force a muscle can produce?
Muscular strength
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of fitness? A) Speed B) Intelligence C) Agility D) Balance
B) Intelligence
What is muscular endurance?
The ability of a muscle to sustain repeated contractions over a period of time.
True or False: Body composition refers to the ratio of fat to lean mass in the body.
True
Fill in the blank: _______ is the ability to change direction quickly and control body movements.
Agility
Which component of fitness involves the ability to maintain the body’s center of mass over its base of support?
Balance
Multiple Choice: Which component of fitness involves the integration of senses and movement? A) Coordination B) Speed C) Strength D) Endurance
A) Coordination
What is power in terms of fitness?
The ability to exert maximum force in a short amount of time.
True or False: Reaction time is the time taken to respond to a stimulus.
True
Fill in the blank: _______ refers to the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly.
Speed
What is the significance of flexibility in fitness?
Flexibility allows for greater range of motion in joints and can help prevent injuries.
Multiple Choice: Which component is most directly related to sports performance? A) Body composition B) Speed C) Flexibility D) Muscular endurance
B) Speed
What component of fitness is primarily assessed by how long a person can sustain physical activity?
Muscular endurance
True or False: Improving body composition can lead to better overall fitness.
True
Fill in the blank: _______ is essential for athletes to perform well in their respective sports, particularly in sports that require quick changes in direction.
Agility
Which component is vital for activities that require sustained effort, like running or cycling?
Cardiovascular endurance
Multiple Choice: Which component of fitness is least likely to be a focus in a weightlifting program? A) Muscular strength B) Flexibility C) Reaction time D) Body composition
C) Reaction time
What is the relationship between muscular strength and muscular endurance?
Muscular strength refers to the maximum force a muscle can exert, while muscular endurance is the ability to perform repeated actions over time.
True or False: Coordination can be improved with practice and training.
True
Fill in the blank: _______ is often measured by how quickly a person can react to a stimulus, such as a starting gun in a race.
Reaction time
What is the primary goal of enhancing body composition?
To achieve a healthy ratio of fat to lean mass.
