Components Of Fitness

Question 1

Muscular endurance

Answer 1

Ability to use voluntary muscles many time without getting tired.

Question 2

Flexibility

Answer 2

Range of movement possible at a joint.

Important in ALL activities.

Question 3

Reaction time

Answer 3

Time it takes to respond to a stimulus.
To make quick decisions and have fast reactions.
Stimulus: starting pistol, ball, whistle.

Question 4

Power

Answer 4

Ability to do strength performances quickly.

To have it ,speed and strength have to work together.

Question 5

Speed

Answer 5

Amount of time it take to perform particular action or cover a particular distance.

Question 6

Agility

Answer 6

Ability to change position of body quickly while maintaining control of movement.

Question 7

Balance

Answer 7

Ability to retain body’s centre of mass above base of support.

Question 8

Co-ordination

Answer 8

Ability to use two or more body parts together.

Question 9

Body composition

Answer 9

Relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass in the body.

Question 10

Strength

Answer 10

Amount of force a muscle can exert against resistance.

Question 11

Cardiovascular fitness

Answer 11

The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time without getting tired