module 1 test Flashcards
what is fitness?
the ability to meet the demands of the environment
what is health?
a complete state physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease
What are the components of fitness?
Health related and skill related
what are the health related components of fitness?
muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition and flexibility
what are the skill related components of fitness?
agility, speed, coordination, power, balance, reaction time
what are the three types of health?
physical health, mental health, social wellbeing
what is the definition of muscular strength?
Muscular strength is the ability to overcome a resistance
what is the definition of speed?
speed is the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
what is the definition of coordination?
coordination is the ability to use different (two or more) parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.
what is the definition of balance?
Balance is the maintenance of the centres of mass over the base of support
what is the definition of your reaction time?
Reaction time is the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
what is the definition of muscular endurance?
Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue
what is the definition of cardiovascular endurance?
Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
what is the definition of agility?
Agility is the ability to move and change direction quickly (at speed) whilst maintaining control
what does it mean to have a good mental wellbeing?
Mental wellbeing refers to an individual’s ability to cope with the normal stresses of life and can work productively