fitness Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 10 components of fitness?
A
- cardiorespiratory endurance
- muscular strength
- muscular endurance
- flexibility
- speed
- power
- agility
- reaction time
- coordination
- balance
2
Q
cardiorespiratory endurance
A
- capacity of the body to be involved in continuous physical activity for an extended period of time
- also referred to as stamina
3
Q
muscular strength
A
- ability of the muscles to exert force
- using anaerobic energy
4
Q
muscular endurance
A
- ability of the muscles to exert force repeatedly over an extended period of time
5
Q
flexibility
A
- ability to bend, stretch and twist without injury
6
Q
speed
A
- ability to perform a movement to cover a distance in a short period of time
7
Q
power
A
- ability to release maximum force quickly
8
Q
agility
A
- ability to change the position of the body quickly and efficiently whilst retaining balance
9
Q
reaction time
A
- refers to the time between receiving a signal from the brain to move the actual physical response
10
Q
coordination
A
- ability of the body to perform an activity smoothly and accurately
- more complex the task = greater amount of coordination required to perform the task efficiently
11
Q
balance
A
- ability to maintain the body’s equilibrium whilst stationary or in motion
- all activities require some balance
