components of fitness Flashcards
How many components of fitness are there?
10
Define agility.
Agility is the ability to move and change direction quickly, at speed,while maintaining control.
What component of fitness is the ability to keep the body stable while maintaining the center of mass over the bass of support?
Balance
What is cardiovascular endurance the ability of ?
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.
Give an example of when a sportsman uses Agility.
Most game players need high levels of agility, which is essential when dodging around a component.
Give an example of when a sportsman uses Balance.
Balances is essential for a gymnast because many gymnastic moves involve balance.
Give an example of when a sportsman uses Cardiovascular endurance.
Long distance runners need high levels of cardiovascular endurance because they need to be able to work aerobically so they can keep going at a moderate intensity for a long period of time.
What sport requires coordination?
Tennis requires coordination of the hands, feet, legs and arms.
Define coordination.
Coordination is the ability to use 2 or more parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently.
What does flexibility refer to ?
Flexibility refers to the range of movement available at a joint.
what sportsman requires high levels of flexibility?
Dancers require high levels of flexibility in order to twist their bodies into the positions required by the routines they are performing.
What component of fitness is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue.
Muscular Endurance
When would a sportsman uses muscular endurance?
When a gymnast performs on a pommel horse it requires high levels of muscular endurance in order to complete a routine without stopping due to fatigue.
Power is the product of…
strength and speed
Power= Strength x Speed
