fitness testing Flashcards
what are 10 components of fitness?
1) speed
2) strength
3) power
4) cardiovascular endurance
5) muscular endurance
6) flexibility
7) reaction time
8) coordination
9) agility
10) balance
what is the definition for cardiovascular endurance?
the ability to aerobically exercise the body for a long time. efficiency of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to working muscles.
what is the definition for speed?
the ability to perform a movement quickly over a distance. e.g 100 m
what is the definition for muscular endurance?
the ability to repeatedly use your voluntary muscle without getting tired.
what is the definition for flexability?
range of movement possible at a joint/
what is the definition for strength?
the ability of the muscular system to exert maximum force in one go.
what is the definition for agility?
change body position quickly, accurately and with control.
what is the definition for balance?
the ability to maintain an equilibrium whilst stationary or moving.
what is the definition for coordination?
the ability to use 2 or more body parts at the same time.
what is the definition for reaction time?
the time taken to respond to a stimulus.
what is the definition for power?
the combination of strength and speed.
what is the test for cardiovascular endurance?
12 minute Cooper run
what is the test for muscular endurance?
multi stage abdominal curl conditioning test.
what is the definition for flexibility?
sit + reach test
what is the definition for speed.
30 metre sprint test
what is the definition for strength?
hand grip dynamiter
what is the definition for agility?
Illinois agility test
what is the definition for balance?
stork stand test
what is the definition for coordination?
Anderson wall toss test
what is the definition for power?
vertical jump test
what is the definition for reaction time?
ruler drop test.
what are the 6 health related components of fitness?
1) cardiovascular endurance
2) muscular endurance
3) flexibility
4) power
5) speed
6) strength
what are the 4 skill related components of fitness?
1) reaction time
2) balance
3) coordination
4) agility
