Components Of Fitness And Principles Of Training Flashcards
What are the 10 components of fitness
Muscular endurance
Power
Reaction time
Speed
Muscular strength
Agility
Balance
Co-ordination
Cardiovascular endurance
Flexibility
What is muscular endurance?
Ability to repeatedly use/contract muscles over a long period of time without fatiguing
What is power?
Strength X Speed
What is Reaction time?
Time take between the presentation of a stimulus and onset of movement
What is speed?
Rate at which you are able to cover a set distance in a set time
What is muscular strength?
Max amount of force a muscle group can apply
What is agility?
Ability to change body position and direction quickly with control
What is balance?
Ability to retain centre of mass over the base of support without falling
What is co-ordination?
Ability to use 2 or more body parts together efficiently and accurately
What is cardiovascular endurance?
Ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles so the whole body can be exercised for a pronounced period or time
What is flexibility?
Range of movement possible at a joint
What is the test for muscular endurance?
Press ups and sit ups
What is the test for power?
Vertical jump
What is the test for reaction time?
Ruler drop test
What is the test for speed?
30m sprint
What is the test for Muscular strength?
Hand grip dynamometer or 1 rep max