PE Flashcards
refers to the ability of the human body to function without getting tired easily
Physical fitness
optimum force that the muscles can exert against an object
Strength
ability of the heart to pump blood in a long period of time
Cardiovascular endurance
ability of the body to distribute oxygen and blood through the veins
Respiratory endurance
ability of the muscles to function or move repeatedly without getting tired easily
Muscular endurance
ability of your joints and muscles to move to their full range
Flexibility
refers to the quality and volume of fat and muscles in the body
Body composition
ability to change direction with ease
Agility
stability produced by the equal distribution of weight on each side of the body or one’s ability to maintain
body control while stationary or while moving
Balance
two or more body parts are both working together
Coordination
ability to use your maximum strength in a short period of time
Muscular power
length of time for the muscles to respond upon being exposed to an object that causes them to
move
Reaction time
rate on how fast an object moves on a specific straight path
Speed
standard table drawn as a result of a comprehensive survey to determine your body’s
ideal mass composition.
BMI (body mass index)
flexibility assessment to determine the condition of your lowest back and hamstring. Tape measure
and mat to perform this assessment
Sit and reach
performed to test your upper body strength and endurance
Push up
performed to measure the strength and firmness of your abdominal muscle
One minute curl up test –
performed to test your leg power
Standing long jump test
Stork balance test – performed to measure your ability to balance on the ball of your foot.
Stork balance test
used to measure your speed and agility
20-meter shuttle run
