Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Cardiovascular Fitness
CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS (or AEROBIC ENDURANCE is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles, so that the whole body can be exercised for a long time.
Strength
STRENGTH is the amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can apply agains a resistance
Muscular Endurance
MUSCULAR ENDURANCE is the ability to repeatedly use the voluntary muscles over a long time, without getting tired.
Flexibility
FLEXIBILITY is the amount of movement possible at a joint.
Body Composition - % of Fat, Muscle and Bone
BODY COMPOSITION is the percentage of body weight made up by fat, muscle and hone.
Speed
How quickly
Agility
AGILITY is the ability to change body position or direction quickly and with control.
Balance
BALANCE is the ability to keep the body centre of mass over a base of support.
Coordination
COORDINATION is the ability to use two or more parts of the body together, efficiently and accurately.
Reaction Time
REACTION TIME is the time taken to move in response to a stimulus.
Power
POWER is a combination of speed and strength.