PAPER ONE Flashcards
definition of health
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
definition of fitness
the ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
definition of agility
the ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control
definition of balance
maintaining the centre of mass over a base of support
definition of cardio-vascular endurance
the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
definition of coordination
the ability to use different (two or more) parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
definition of flexibility
the range of movement possible at a joint
definition of muscular endurance
ability of a muscular or muscle group go repeated contractions avoiding fatigue
definition of power
the product of strength and speed (strength x speed)
reaction of reaction time
the time taken to initiate a respond to a stimulus
definition of speed
the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
definition of strength
the ability to overcome a resistance
functions of the skeleton
- support
- protection
- movement
- structural shape and points for attachment
- mineral storage
- blood cell production
definition of abduction
movement where limbs are moved away from the body
definition of adduction
movement where limbs are moved back towards the body
