Components Of Fitness And Methods Of Training Flashcards
Agility
Ability to control movement throughout the entire body and being able to change direction / position quickly.
Balance
Ability to maintain body stability, while at rest or in motion.
Body Composition
The percentage of body that accounts for fat, bone or muscle.
Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability to exercise the body for long periods of time.
Coordination
The ability to use 2 or more body parts simultaneously.
Flexibility
The range of motion of joints.
Power
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly.
Speed
The rate at which an individual is able to cover a set distance in a particular movement.
Reaction Time
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement.
Muscular Endurance
The ability to use chosen muscles repeatedly without getting tired.
Strength
The amount of force a particular muscle can exert against a resistance.
Weight Training
Involves lifting weight in order to increase muscular strength; often uses repetitions and sets.
Continuous Training
Aerobic exercise at moderate - high level, with no rest.
Plyometric Training
Exercises in which muscles use maximum force in short intervals of time.
Fartlek Training
A method of training for runners, where terrain and speed are constantly being changed.
