Fitness Flashcards
1
Q
Define ‘Fitness’
A
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
2
Q
Cardiovascular Endurance
A
Ability to perform for a long period of time.
3
Q
Muscular Endurance
A
Ability to repeat contractions without tiring.
4
Q
Strength
A
The ability of a group of muscles to apply force to overcome a resistance
5
Q
Flexibility
A
The range of a movement at a joint.
6
Q
Speed
A
The ability to move a body part quickly.
7
Q
Agility
A
Ability to change directions quickly.
8
Q
Balance
A
Ability to keep your centre of mass above the base of support
9
Q
Coordination
A
Ability to move your body parts smoothly and accurately in response to your sense
10
Q
Reaction Time
A
How quickly you respond to a stimuli
11
Q
Timing
A
Ability to act at he optimum moment
12
Q
Power
A
Maximum force by muscles in a single contraction
