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
