Components of fitness Flashcards
what component of fitness do you need when running for a long period of time?
Cardiovascular fitness
what is the definition of muscular strength ?
your ability to exert force such as when you lift a weight.
what component of fitness helps you to use involuntary muscles repeatedly?
Muscular endurance
what is the definition of flexibility?
the range of motion of joints to move freely.
The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone. what component of fitness is this?
Body composition
what is the definition of agility?
The ability to control the movement of the whole body and change position quickly.
what helps the body to keep stable while at rest of in motion?
balance
what helps the ability to use two or more body parts together?
co-ordination
what do you need to undertake strength performance quickly?
power
what does it mean by reaction time?
the time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement
the rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance. what component of fitness is this?
speed
what component of fitness is needed in gymnastics when on the beam?
balance
what component of fitness is needed when sprinting?
speed
in boxing what component of fitness do you need when you throw a strong punch?
power
Explain why flexibility is important in badminton
To allow the player to lunge and return the shuttle effectively
Define Health…
A state of complete mental, physical, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
Define Exercise…
A form of physical activity which maintains or improves health and/or physical fitness.
Define the term fitness…
Ability to meet the demands of the environment.
Define Performance…
How well a task is completed.
What key term matches this definition:The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time?
Cardiovascular fitness
What is the definition of muscular strength?
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.
What is the definition of flexibility?
The range of movement possible at a joint.
Define Muscular endurance…
The ability to use the voluntary muscles many times without getting tired.