fitness components Flashcards
what is the definition of a health related component?
more important to overall health and participation in daily activities than to sporting ability.
what are the health related components?
- aerobic power
- muscular endurance
- flexibility
- body composition
what is the definition of a skill related component?
improve motor skills
what are the two types of fitness components?
skill and health related
what is another name for a skill related component?
ability or performance components
what are the skill related components?
- anaerobic capacity
- muscular power
- agility
- speed
- coordination
- balance
- reaction time
is anaerobic capacity a skill or health related component?
skill
is muscular power a skill or health related component?
skill
is aerobic power a skill or health related component?
health
is muscular endurance a skill or health related component?
health
is flexibility a skill or health related component?
health
is body composition a skill or health related component?
health
is speed a skill or health related component?
skill
is agility a skill or health related component?
skill
is coordination a skill or health related component?
skill
is balance a skill or health related component?
skill
is reaction time a skill or health related component?
skill
what is the definition of aerobic power?
the rate of energy release by processes that depend on oxygen.
what is aerobic power also known as?
- aerobic fitness
- aerobic capacity
- cardiovascular/respiratory fitness
factors affecting aerobic power?
- concentration of oxidative enzymes
- size and number of mitochondria
- blood volume
- cardiac output
- blood flow to working muscles
increased levels of aerobic power lead to…
- stronger more efficient heart
- healthy blood vessels
- adequate levels of haemoglobin
- fit respiratory
- muscle capable of using oxygen delivered
what kind of activities require aerobic power?
use large muscle groups for an extended period of time eg. marathon, 1500m swim
how can u test aerobic power?
VO2 MAX, beep and yo-yo test, PWC170 tests
how is body composition divided?
into fat-free mass and fat-mass