Exercise Physiology - Components Of Fitness Flashcards
What is the definition of power in fitness?
The maximum force a muscle or muscle group can apply in a short amount of time
Example tests include vertical jump and standing long jump.
What does coordination refer to in fitness?
The body’s ability to perform smooth and efficient movements
An example test is throwing a tennis ball.
Define agility in the context of fitness.
The ability to rapidly change direction, accelerate, or decelerate
An example test is the Illinois agility test.
What is body composition?
The percentage of fat, bone, and muscle in the body
Measured using skin fold callipers.
What is cardiovascular endurance?
The ability to continuously exercise without tiring
It involves the working muscles with oxygen and the removal of waste over a prolonged period.
What does flexibility measure in fitness?
The ability of a joint or joints to move through an unrestricted, pain-free range of motion
An example test is the sit and reach test.
What is speed in the context of fitness?
The ability to move the body quickly
An example test is a 435m sprint.
Fill in the blank: The multi-stage fitness test is used to assess _______.
[cardiovascular endurance]
What is the purpose of the 12-minute Cooper run?
To measure cardiovascular endurance
Participants run as far as possible in 12 minutes.
List three components of fitness.
- Power
- Coordination
- Agility
What is muscular strength?
The maximum force a muscle group can apply against a resistance
This is a key component of physical fitness.
Define muscular endurance.
The ability of the muscles to repeatedly contract over a prolonged period of time
Important for activities that require sustained effort.
What does balance refer to in physical fitness?
The ability to maintain line of gravity within base of support
Essential for stability and coordination.
Explain reaction time.
The time taken to initiate an action or movement in response to a stimuli
Critical for performance in many sports.
What is the hand grip test used for?
It assesses muscular strength
A common measure in fitness assessments.
