Components of fitness

Question 1

Cardiovascular fitness

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Muscular endurance

Answer 2

the ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired

Question 3

Flexibility

Answer 3

the range of movement possible at a joint

Question 4

Reaction time

Answer 4

the time it takes to respond to a stimulus

Question 5

Power

Answer 5

the ability to do strength performances quickly. in order to have power, you must have strength and speed

Question 6

Speed

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Agility

Answer 7

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

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