Fitness Components

Question 1

Power

Answer 1

The ability to exert maximum force in the shortest amount of time

Question 2

Strength

Answer 2

The ability of a muscle to exert force by contracting against resistance

Question 3

Speed

Answer 3

The ability to move the entire body quickly (or parts of the body)

Question 4

Aerobic capacity

Answer 4

The ability of the heart, lungs and circulatory system to supply oxygen and other nutrients to working muscles so athletes can exercise continuously for extended periods without tiring

Question 5

Agility

Answer 5

The ability to move the body or parts of the body from one position to another quickly and precisely

Question 6

Muscular endurance

Answer 6

The ability to sustain or repeat a series of muscle contractions without fatigue

Question 7

Flexibility

Answer 7

The ability to move a joint to move through its full range of motion