components of fitness Flashcards
aerobic endurance
The ability of the cardiaespitatory system to work efficiently, supply the nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity.
flexibility
having an adequate range of motion in all joints of the body;the ability to move a joint fluidly through its complete range of movement.
muscular strength
the maximum force (in kg or n) that can be generated by a muscular group.
speed
distance divided by the time taken. speed is measured in metres per seconds (m/s). The faster an athlete runs over a given distance, the greater their speed.
body composition
the relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass vital,organs muscles.
muscular endurance
the ability of the muscular system to work efficiently, where a muscle can continue contracting over a period of time against a light to moderate fixed resistance load.
power
the product of strength and speed. expressed as the work done in a unit of time.
coordination
the smooth flow of movement needed