Components of fitness

Question 1

What is the definition of reaction time?

Answer 1

The time taken for an individual to respond to a stimulus

Question 2

What is the definition of agility?

Answer 2

The ability to change direction at speed

Question 3

What is the definition of cardiovascular endurance?

Answer 3

The ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygen to the working muscles for a long period of time

Question 4

What is the definition of muscular endurance?

Answer 4

The ability of muscles to undergo repeated contractions

Question 5

What is the definition of co-ordination?

Answer 5

The ability to use two or more body parts smoothly and efficiently

Question 6

What is the definition of flexibility?

Answer 6

The range of movement possible at a joint

Question 7

What is the definition of speed?

Answer 7

The maximum rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time

Question 8

What are the 2 types and definitions of balance?

Answer 8

Static- balancing whilst still

Dynamic- maintaining balance whilst moving

Question 9

What is the equation for power (explosive strength) and what is it also known as?

Answer 9

Power = strength x speed

Also known as anaerobic power

Question 10

What is the definition and 4 types of strength?

Answer 10

The ability to overcome a resistance
Maximal - greatest force possible in a single muscle contraction
Static - amount of force exerted on a object that cannot move
Explosive - amount of force exerted in one quick muscle contraction
Dynamic - amount of force that can be exerted repeatedly by a muscle