Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Definition: Cardiovascular endurance/stamina
The ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time without rest
Test of cardiovascular endurance/stamina
Tested by 12 minute cooper run and multi stage fitness test
Definition: muscular endurance
-being able to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without tiring
Test of muscular endurance
Tested by 1 minute sit up test and 1 minute press up test
Definition of speed
-being able to move or cover a distance quickly
Test of speed
Tested by 30m sprint test
Definition of strength
How much force you can use against a resistance
Test of strength
Tested by the hand grip dynamometer
Definition: power
The ability to do strength performances quickly (strength x speed)
Test of power
Tested by the vertical (sergeant) jump and the standing broad jump test
Definition: flexibility
The range of movement about a joint
Test of flexibility
Tested by the sit and reach test
Definition: agility
The ability to change direction quickly
Test of agility
Tested by the Illinois agility run test
Definition: balance
Being able to keep stable by keeping the centre of mass above the base of support
