Components of fitness Flashcards
Define cardiovascular endurance
The ability to continuously exercise without tiring
When is cardiovascular endurance used
By long distance runners/cyclists
What are the two tests for cardiovascular endurance
12 minute cooper run, multi stage fitness test
Define muscular endurance
The ability of the muscle or muscle groups in the body to repeatedly contract or keep going without rest
When is muscular endurance used
By rowers
What are the two tests for muscular endurance
Press up test, sit up test
Define speed
The ability to move all or part of the body quickly
When is speed used
By games players eg rugby players
What is the test for speed
30 metre sprint test
Define strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
When is strength used
By rugby players, weightlifters
What are the two tests for strength
1 rep max test, grip strength dynamometer test
Define power
The ability to perform strength based movements quickly
When is power used
By basketball players, throwers in athletics
What are the two tests for power
Standing broad jump, standing vertical jump
Define flexibility
The amount of range or movement that you have around a joint
When is flexibility used
By gymnasts
What is the test for flexibility
The sit and reach test
Define agility
How quickly you can change direction under control and maintaining speed, balance and power
When is agility used
By rugby player, hockey players
What is the test for agility
Illinois agility test
What are the three main components of agility
Core strength, balance, flexibility
Define balance
The ability to maintain equilibrium, whether stationary or moving
When is balance used
By dancers or gymnasts
