Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Balance definition
Maintaining centre of mass above the base of support
Power definition
Ability to exert maximal force in a short time. Strength x speed
Agility definition
The ability to change direction whilst maintaining control
Coordination definition
The ability to use two or more body parts together smoothly and efficiently
Reaction time definition
The time taken to respond to a stimulus
Speed definition
The ability to cover a certain distance in the shortest period of time
Strength definition:
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.
Muscular endurance definition
The ability of a muscle group to repeat continued contractions without fatigue
Flexibility definition
The range of movement at a joint
Cardiovascular fitness definition
The ability of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen to the working muscles.
Dynamic strength definition
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time.
Static strength definition
the ability to hold a body part in a static position for a continued time.
