Components of fitness

Question 1

Agility

Answer 1

The ability to change position of the body quickly while maintaining control of the movement

Question 2

Flexibility

Answer 2

The range of movement possible at a joint

Question 3

Muscular Endurance

Answer 3

The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired

Question 4

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer 4

The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time without tiring

Question 5

Reaction Time

Answer 5

The time it takes to react to a stimulus

Question 6

Power

Answer 6

The ability to do strength performances quickly

Question 7

Speed

Answer 7

Relates to the amount of time it takes to perform a particular action or cover a particular distance

Question 8

Balance

Answer 8

The ability to retain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support

Question 9

Co-Ordination

Answer 9

The ability to use two or more body parts together

Question 10

Body Composition

Answer 10

The relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass in the body

Question 11

Strength

Answer 11

The amount of force a muscle can exert against resistance