Components Of Fitness Lesson 2 Flashcards
Cardio vascular fitness
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
Myscular strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Muscular endurance
Can ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired
Flexibility
The range of motion in your joints
Body composition
The percentage of body weight that is muscle fat or bone
Agility
The ability to change position and control the body at speed
Balance
Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or on the move
Co-ordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together
Power
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly
Power=strength x speed
Reaction time
The time taken to react to a stimulus
Speed
The time taken to cover a distance or perform a movement