Components Of Fitness Flashcards
What is the term for the range of motion of your joints?
Flexibility
What does strength refer to in physical fitness?
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Define muscular endurance.
Ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
What does body composition measure?
Percentage of body that is muscle, fat or Bone
What is cardiovascular fitness?
Ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time
Define agility in the context of physical fitness.
The ability to control movement of the whole body and change position quickly
What is reaction time?
Time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement
What does coordination refer to?
Ability to use two or more body parts together
What is balance?
Keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion
Define speed in physical fitness.
Rate at which an individual can cover a movement or range of distance
What is power in the context of fitness?
Ability to undertake strength performances quickly
