LESSON 2 Flashcards
refers to physical fitness components that have direct relationships with good health and functional ability.
Health-related Physical fitness
ACSM
- Physical fitness is defined as the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies
American College of Sports Medicine
PCSFN
- Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and more specifically the ability to perform aspects of sports occupations and daily activities.
President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
WHO
- Physical fitness is the ability to perform muscular work satisfactorily
World Health Organization
Is the state of being physically sound and healthy, and the ability to perform daily activities with vigor and without undue fatigue
Physical fitness
Focuses on abilities that enhance athletic performance and efficiently execute physical activities.
Skill-related Physical fitness
Is the ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary or moving
Balance
Is the maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can generate during a single contraction.
Muscular Strength
Is the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
Coordination
Is the relative proportion of fat and fat-free mass in the body
Body Composition
Is the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
Speed
Is the ability to exert maximum force in a short period of time.
Power
Is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles and tissues during prolonged physical activity.
Cardiovascular Endurance
The time taken to respond to a stimulus
Reaction Time
The ability to quickly change the direction or position of the body with control
Agility
