Definitions Flashcards
Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirminity
Fitness
The ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
Agility
Ability to move and change direction quickly at speed whilst maintaining control
Balance
The maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support
Co-ordination
The ability to use two or more different body parts together, smoothly and efficiently
Flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint
Reaction time
Time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
Speed
The maximum rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
Cardio-vascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
Muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle/ muscle group to undergo repeated contractions without fatigue
Power
Product of strength and speed
Strength
The ability to overcome a resistance
Maximal, dynamic, static, explosive
Multistage fitness test
Bleep test
