components of fitness Flashcards
1
Q
agility
A
the ability to change direction at speed-nimbleness
2
Q
co-ordination
A
the ability to move different body parts effectively
3
Q
speed
A
the ability to move quickly across the ground or to move your limbs rapidly through movement
4
Q
strength
A
the maximum amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can apply against resistance
5
Q
balence
A
The ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support
6
Q
reaction time
A
the time it takes to respond to a stimulus
7
Q
power
A
The ability to perform strength performances quickly
8
Q
flexibility
A
The range of motion at a joint
9
Q
muscular endurance
A
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without tiring
10
Q
cardio vascular endurance
A
The ability to release energy aeorbically over a long period of time
