Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Skill related fitness
- agility
- balance
- coordination
- power
- speed
- reaction time
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Health related fitness
- body composition
- muscular strength
- muscular endurance
- flexibility
- cardio vascular fitness
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Definition of agility
The ability to move and change direction quickly at speed whilst maintaining control
Test for agility
Illinois agility test
Definition of balance
The maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support
What are the types of balance
- static
- dynamic
Test for balance
Stork balance test
Definition of co-ordination
The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
Co-ordination test
Wall toss test
Definition of power
Strength times speed
Power test
Vertical jump test
Definition of speed
The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
Speed test
30m speed test
Definition Reaction time
The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
Reaction test
Ruler drop test
Definition of cardio-vascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
Cardiovascular test
Multi-stage fitness test
Definition of flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint
Flexibility test
Sit and reach test
Definition of muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue
Muscular endurance test
Abdominal curl conditioning test
Definition of strength
The ability to overcome a resistance
What are the types of strength
- dynamic
- explosive
- static
Strength test
Handgrip dynamometer test
