Components of fitness Flashcards
Flexibility
THE RANGE OF MOTION OF YOUR JOINTS OR THE ABILITY OF YOUR JOINTS TO MOVE FREELY
Cardio-Vascular fitness
THE ABILITY TO EXERCISE YOUR WHOLE BODY FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Muscular strength
THE AMOUNT OF FORCE A MUSCLE CAN EXERT AGAINST A RESISTANCE
Muscular endurance
THE ABILITY TO USE VOLUNTARY MUSCLES REPEATEDLY WITHOUT GETTING TIRED.
Body composition
THE PERCENTAGE OF BODY WEIGHT THAT IS MUSCLE, FAT OR BONE.
Agility
Is the ability to change the position of the body at speed.
Balance
Means being able to keep the body stable either at rest or on the move
Speed
The rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance.
Power
Is speed multiplied by strength
Coordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together.
Reaction time
The time between a stimulus and a movement in response to it.