componets fitness

Question 1

cardiovascular endurance

Answer 1

the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles

Question 2

strength

Answer 2

the ability to overcome a resistance

Question 3

muscular endurance

Answer 3

the ability of a muscle to repeat the same movement without fatigue/getting tired

Question 4

power

Answer 4

a combination of strength and speed strength x speed = power

Question 5

speed

Answer 5

the maximum rate which someone can complete a movement or cover a a distance

Question 6

agility

Answer 6

ability to change direction quickly with control

Question 7

balance

Answer 7

maintaining the centre of mass above the base of support

Question 8

co-ordination

Answer 8

the ability to use two or more body parts together, smoothly and efficiently

Question 9

flexibility

Answer 9

range of movement possible at a joint

Question 10

reaction time

Answer 10

time taken to respond to a stimulus

Question 11

example of reaction time

Answer 11

gun going off at the start of 100m

Question 12

example of flexibility

Answer 12

gymnast performing a straddle jump

Question 13

example of co-ordination

Answer 13

arms and legs when dribbling in basket ball

Question 14

example of balance

Answer 14

holding start position on the start blocks

Question 15

example of agility

Answer 15

badminton player moving to front of court quickly to return shuttle

Question 16

example of speed

Answer 16

100m sprinter running a race

Question 17

example of power

Answer 17

a powerful shot in football kicking with strength

Question 18

example of muscular endurance

Answer 18

repeating the same action over and over again - rowing

Question 19

example of strength

Answer 19

holding a handstand in gymnastics

Question 20

example of cardiovascular endurance

Answer 20

long endurance system - marathon runners