Introduction (components of Fitness and Principles) Flashcards
What are the skill related components of physical fitness?
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction time
Speed
A skill related component which is an ability to change direction quickly.
Agility
Ability to to assume and maintain any body position, static or moving.
Balance
Ability to use vision, touch and muscle sense.
Coordination
Ability to release maximum force in the shortest possible time.
Power
Amount of time it takes to make physical response.
Reaction time
Ability to make successive moments of same kind in the shortest period of time.
Speed
Ability of the heart, lungs, and vascular system to function and undergo prolonged body stress.
Cardio Respiratory Endurance
Ability to bend freely or increase range movement at given point.
Flexibility
Ability to perform against resistance
Strength
What are the principles of exercise?
Individualization
Specificity
Overload
Progressive Overload
Variety
Rest and Recovery
Reversibility
Maintenance
Ceiling
Interference
Exercise should be specific to the individual completing the training.
Individualization
Exercise should be specific to the client’s goal, needs, and capabilities
Specificity
Bodies need to be placed under great stress than it is accustomed to.
Overload
What is FITT stand for?
Frequency
Intensity
Type
Time