Fitness Components- CAT Term 1

Question 1

Aerobic Power

Answer 1

The ability of the muscles to use oxygen received form the heart and lungs to produce energy

Question 2

Anaerobic Capacity

Answer 2

The total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic energy systems.

Question 3

Muscular Strength

Answer 3

The maximal amount of force that a muscle can exert against some form of resistance.

Question 4

Muscular Power

Answer 4

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert a maximum amount of force in a single effort

Question 5

Muscular Endurance

Answer 5

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions for an extended period of time.

Question 6

Speed

Answer 6

The ability to move the body or part of the body from one point to another as quickly as possible.

Question 7

Agility

Answer 7

The ability to rapidly to change direction of the entire body with speed accuracy, whilst maintaining balance.

Question 8

Flexibility

Answer 8

The range of motion at a particular joint.

Question 9

Body Composition

Answer 9

The percentage of fat, muscle and bone within the body.

Question 10

Coordination

Answer 10

The ability to use multiple parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

Question 11

Reaction Time

Answer 11

The amount of time taken to respond to a stimulus.

Question 12

Balance

Answer 12

The ability to maintain equilibrium while either stationary or moving.