GCSE PE Aut1 Flashcards
Health
Health is a state of complete emotional/psychological, physical and social wellbeing
Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment.
Exercise
Any physical activity that needs effort.
Performance
How well a task is completed
Sedimentary
Lacking in physical exercise
Hypokenetic disease
A disease caused by lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle
Cardiovascular fitness
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
Muscular strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Muscular endurance
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired
Flexibility
The range of motion of your joints
Body composition
The percentage of body weight which is bone, fat or muscle
Agility
The ability to change position and control the body at speed
Balance
Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or on the move
Co-ordination
The ability to use 2 or more body parts together
Power
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly