Health and fitness and the components of fitness Flashcards
what is the definition of health?
A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
what is the definition of fitness?
the ability to cope with everyday demands without suffering
how can an individual be fit and healthy
an individual can be free from illness and is able to run a full marathon
how can an individual be fit but have poor physical health
A person may be able to lift heavy weights and run long distances but could still be at risk for health issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes due to poor diet or lack of regular medical care.
how can an individual be fit but have poor mental health
a person may suffer with depression and anxiety but runs regularly and has a high level of cardiovascular endurance
how can someone be healthy but have poor fitness
a person may have good physical, mental and social health but only be able to play part of a tennis match effectively because they become fatigued
how can an individual be fit but have poor social health
an individual may do a sport regularly and be very fit, but have no friends and a lack of confidence around other people
what are the 5 components of health-related fitness
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength
Flexibility
Body composition
what is the definition of body composition
the percentage of the body weight which is fat, muscle or bone
what is the definition of cardiovascular endurance
the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
what is the definition of flexibility
the range of movement possible at a joint
what is the definition of muscular endurance
the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue
what is the definition of muscular strength
The ability to overcome a resistance.
what are the 6 components of skill-related fitness
agility
balance
coordination
power
reaction time
speed
what is the definition of agility
the ability to move and change direction quickly (at speed) while maintaining control
what is the definition of balance
the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support
what is the definition of coodination
the ability to use 2 or more parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently
what is the definition of power
explosive strength or anaerobic power is the product of strength and speed (strength x speed)
what is the definition of reaction time
The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
what is the definition of speed
the maximum rate of which an individual is able to perform a movement, or cover a distance as putting the body into action as quickly as possible
