Components of fitness and fitness tests Flashcards
What is cardiovascular endurance?
the ability of the heart, lungs and blood to deliver oxygen during sustained exercise
What is the test for cardiovascular endurance?
12 minute cooper run
What does CVE stand for?
cardiovascular endurance
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to move your muscles repeatedly without fatigue
What is the test for muscular endurance?
push up test/ sit up test
What is agility?
The ability to change direction quickly in short period of time
What is the fitness test for agility?
Illinois agility run
What is power?
The ability to combine strength and speed
What is the fitness test for power?
vertical jump/ broad jump
What is speed?
the maximum rate an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
What is the fitness test for speed?
30 metre sprint test
What is strength?
The ability of a muscle to apply force and overcome resistance/ the amount of force a muscle can exert
What is the fitness test for strength?
hand grip dynamometer test/ one rep max test
What is balance?
the ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support
What is the fitness test for balance?
stork stand
What is flexibility?
The ability to complete a full range of movement around a joint
What is the fitness test for flexibility?
sit and reach test
What is reaction time?
the time taken to respond to a stimulus
What is the fitness test for reaction time?
ruler drop test
What is coordination?
the ability to move two or more body parts at the same time
What is the fitness test for coordination?
wall throw test
