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Components of Physical Fitness Flashcards

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What is HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS? (HRF)

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the ability to become and stay physically healthy

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What is CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS?

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the ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen to working muscles and tissues

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What are examples of cardiovascular fitness?

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  • running
  • cycling
  • jogging
  • swimming
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What is MUSCULAR STRENGTH?

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max amount of force a muscle can exert against an opposing force

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What is an example of muscular strength?

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lifting weights

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What is MUSCULAR ENDURANCE?

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the ability of the muscles to do repeated work over an extended period of time without fatigue

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What are examples of muscular endurance?

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  • pushups
  • sit-ups
  • crunches
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What is FLEXIBILITY?

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  • the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion (RoM)
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What are examples of flexibility?

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  • sit and reach

- stretching

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What is BODY COMPOSITION?

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the ratio of body fat to lean muscle mass

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What does body composition include?

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  • water
  • bones
  • muscles
  • connective tissues
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What is body composition related to?

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BMI

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13
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What does HRF improve?

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  • quality of life
  • bone-mineral density
  • posture
  • self-esteem
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What does HRF increase?

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  • efficiency of respiratory and circulatory systems
  • muscle tone
  • strength
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What does HRF decrease?

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  • susceptibility to injuries and illness
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What health issues can HRF help you avoid?

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  • osteoporosis
  • cardiovascular diseases
  • strokes
  • diabetes
  • some cancers
17
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What is SKILL RELATED FITNESS? (SRF)

A

performance in sports

18
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What are components of SRF?

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  • speed
  • power
  • agility
  • reaction time
  • coordination
  • balance
19
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What is SPEED?

A

the ability to move quickly

20
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How can one test speed?

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50-meter sprint

21
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What is POWER?

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the ability of the muscles to transfer energy and release maximum force quickly

22
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How can one test power?

A

standing long jump

23
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What is AGILITY?

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the ability to move in different directions quickly

24
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What is agility a combination of?

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  • balance
  • coordination
  • speed
  • strength
  • endurance
25
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How can one test agility?

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  • hexagon agility test

- shuttle run

26
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What is REACTION TIME?

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the amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus

27
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How can one test reaction time?

A

stick drop test

28
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What is COORDINATION?

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the ability to use all 5 senses and body parts to perform motor tasks smoothly and accurately

29
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How can one test coordination?

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  • juggling
  • badminton
  • baseball
  • dance
30
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What is BALANCE?

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the maintenance of equillibrium

31
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How can one test balance?

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  • stork balance stand test

- gymnastics

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