components of fitness definitions Flashcards
cardiovascular endurace
the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles so that the body can be exercised for a long time
muscular strength
the amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can apply against a resistance
health
is a state of complete physical mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
fitness
the ability to meet the demands of the environment
exercise
is a form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and fitness
performance
how well a task is completed
muscular endurance
the ability to repeatedly use muscles over a long time without getting tired
flexibility
the amount of movement possible at a joint
body composition
the percentage of body weight made up of fat muscle and bone
speed
the rate at which someone can move, or to cover a distance in a given amount of time
agility
the ability to change body position or direction quickly and with control
reaction time
the time to move in response to a stimulus
balance
the ability to keep the body’s centre of mass over a base of support
power
a combination of speed and strength
coordination
the ability to use two or more parts of the body together, efficiently and accurately
