components of fitness Flashcards
1
Q
agility
A
change of direction at speed maintaining control throughout
2
Q
balance
A
centre of mass of bade of support
3
Q
cardio vascular endurance
A
the supply of oxygenated blood around the body for a continuous amount of time
4
Q
co-ordination
A
the ability to use more than one body part at a time
5
Q
flexibility
A
range of movement about at joint
6
Q
muscular endurance
A
muscle perform continuously for a period of time without fatigue
7
Q
power
A
the ability to exert a maximal force in the shortest time possible
(speed x strength)
8
Q
reaction time
A
the time taken to respond for a human to respond to a stimulus
9
Q
strength
A
the ability to carry out work against resistance
10
Q
speed
A
time taken to cover a distance or to perform a movement with control
