Components Of Fitness Flashcards
5 health related components of fitness
Cardiovascular Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Body composition
Cardiovascular 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
Flexibility
The range of motion of your joints
Body composition
The percentage of body weight that is muscular fat or bone
BMI - weight(kg)/height(m squared)
Skill Related Components
Agility Balance Co-ordination Power Reaction Time Speed
Balance
Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or on the move
Static and Dynamic
Co-ordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together
Power
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly
Power = Strength x Speed
Reaction Time
The time between a stimulus and a movement in response to it
Speed
The rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance
Agility
Ability to change position and control the body at speed
