fitness components

Question 1

aerobic system

Answer 1

maximum rate of energy production from the aerobic system, linked to the VO2 max
Yo-Yo testing
Multi-Stage Fitness testing
Cooper 12 minute run
2.4 km run
Rockport 1.6 km walking test
Harvard step test
VO2 Max ergometer test
VO2 mac treadmill test

Question 2

anaerobic capacity

Answer 2

the total amount of energy attainable from the anaerobic energy systems (combined capacity of the ATP-PC system and anaerobic glycolysis system
Phosphate recovery test
30-second wingate test
repco peak power test

Question 3

muscular endurance

Answer 3

ability of a muscle or muscle group to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time in the face of fatigue
60 second pushup test
30 second sit up test
Curl up test
Pull-up test
Flexed arm hang

Question 4

muscular strength

Answer 4

peak force that a muscle can develop in one maximal effort
1 RM test
Grip strength dynamometer
Push-pull dynamometer
Seven stage abdominal strength test

Question 5

muscular power

Answer 5

ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert a maximum amount of force in the shortest period of time
Seated basketball throw
Standing long jump
vertical jump
Margaria Kalamen stair sprint

Question 6

agility

Answer 6

the ability to change body position quickly and accurately, and to maintain balance while moving at speed
Semo agility test
Illinois test
5-0-5 agility test

Question 7

body composition

Answer 7

relative proportions of bone, muscle and fat within the body

Question 8

speed

Answer 8

the ability to move the whole body or parts of the body from one place to another in the shortest possible time
20 meter sprint
35 meter sprint
50 meter sprint

Question 9

balance

Answer 9

ability of the body to remain in a state of equilibrium, while performing a desired task.

• dynamic balance: keeping body’s balance under control while moving
• static balance: keeping body’s balance under control while not moving

Question 10

reaction time

Answer 10

ability of the brain to react to various stimuli process them, select a response and activate the selected muscular response

Question 11

coordination

Answer 11

ability to use the body’s senses to execute motor skills smoothly and accurately

Question 12

flexibility

Answer 12

ability to move a joint through its full range of motion in a fixed position (static) or while moving (dynamic)
Trunk flexion (sit and reach) test
Trunk rotation test
Groin flexibility test
shoulder and wrist elevation test
Trunk and neck extension test
ankle extension test
Shoulder rotation test