Components of fitness

Question 1

How many components of fitness are there?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

What are the components of fitness?

Answer 2

Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular endurance, Power, Speed, Strength and Flexibility.

Question 3

What is the definition of cardiovascular endurance?

Answer 3

The ability of the heart and lungs to continuously supply oxygen over a long period of time.

Question 4

What is the definition of muscular endurance?

Answer 4

The ability of the muscles to work continuously over a period of time without these muscles becoming fatigued.

Question 5

Definition of Power?

Answer 5

Maximum speed x Maximum strength

Question 6

Definition of Speed?

Answer 6

The ability of the body to move as quickly as possible

Question 7

Flexibility?

Answer 7

The range of movements around a joint

Question 8

Name the 3 different types of strength?

Answer 8

explosive, dynamic and static

Question 9

static?

Answer 9

The amount of strength applied to an immovable object

Question 10

Dynamic?

Answer 10

Ability of the muscles to work continuously over a period of time.

Question 11

Explosive?

Answer 11

Strength used in one short, sharp burst of movement