Components of Fitness

Question 1

What is Aerobic (Cardiovascular) ?

Answer 1

The ability of the cardiorespiratory system to work efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity.

Question 2

What is muscle endurance ?

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

What is flexibility ?

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

What is speed ?

Answer 4

Distance divided by the time taken. Speed is measured in meters per second (m/s). The faster an athlete runs over a given distance, the greater their speed.

Question 5

What is muscular strength ?

Answer 5

The maximum force (in kg or N) that can be generated by a muscle or muscle group.

Question 6

What is body composition ?

Answer 6

The relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass