Components Of Fitness And Fitness Testing Flashcards
Name all the components of fitness
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength
Balance
Agility
Coordination
Speed
Reaction time
Flexibility
Power
Define cardiovascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
Define muscular endurance
The ability to repeatedly use muscles without experiencing fatigue
Define speed
How quickly an individual can cover a certain distance
Define agility
The ability to quickly change direction or body position whilst maintaining control
Define coordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together with accuracy and control
Define flexibility
The range of movement available at a joint
Define reaction time
The amount of time taken to react to a stimulus
Define strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Define power
A combination of max strength and max speed
What test is done for strength
Hand grip dynamometer
What test is done for maximal strength
One rep max test
What test is done for cardiovascular endurance
Multi stage fitness test
(Bleep test)
What test is done for flexibility
The sit and reach test
What test is done for speed
30 metre sprint test
How do you test for muscular endurance
Sit up bleep test
How do you test for agility
Illinois agility test
How do you test for coordination
Wall toss test
How do you test for reaction time
Ruler drop test
How do you test for power
Vertical jump test
How do you test for balance
Stork balance test
Method of hand grip dynamometer test
Grip with dominant hand
Apply maximum force while arm is straight in front of you
Measured in kg
Method of the one rep max test
Lift a weight heavier than training weight
Rest for 5-10 minutes
Increase the weight
Repeat until you can’t lift anymore
Method of multi stage fitness test
Mark out 20 metre course
Individual must arrive at the other line before the next bleep
Keep going for as long as you can
If a participant misses a beep they are out
Measured in number of shuttle runs completed
