Fitness Components Flashcards
Define Flexibility
Flexibility is the capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion
Factors that effect Flexibility
Age
Somatotype
Training
Define Anaerobic Capacity
The total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic energy systems (the combined capacity of the ATP‐PC system and anaerobic glycolysis system
Factors that effect Anaerobic Capacity
Age
Lactate Tolerance
Size and cross sectional area of FT fibre
Define Body Composition
The ratio of fat‐free mass to fat‐mass and essentially a person’s body “shape” or somatotype (endomorph, ectomorph, mesomorph)
Factors that effect Body Composition
Age
Fibre Type
Genetics
Energy Balance
Define Aerobic Power
The maximum rate of energy production from the aerobic energy system
Factors that affect aerobic power
VO2 Max
Lactate Inflection Point
Heredity
Training
Define Muscular Strength
The muscles ability to generate force against an object
Factors that affect muscular strength
Age Gender Type of Contraction Speed of contraction Joint angle Fibre Type I
define muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against the resistance for an extended period of time. Often referred to as muscular insurance
Factors that affect muscular endurance
Fibre Type Blood Flow Training Lactate Tolerance Muscular Strength Age Muscle Temperature
Define coordination
The ability to use a body senses to execute motor skills smoothly and accurately.
Factors that affect coordination
Sequencing of movements
Stage of Learning
Practice/Learning
Define Agility
The ability to change direction rapidly and accurately.
