PFT Flashcards
Physical fitness test
set of measure designed to determine a student’s level of physical fitness. It is intended to test two categories of physical fitness commonly referred to as “Health-related” and “Skill-related.”
Physical fitness
The ability to carry out daily tasks (work and play) with vigour and alertness, without undue fatigue and ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and to meet unforeseen emergencies
Fitness
Condition in which an individual has enough energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy life.
Health related fitness
physical attributes which enables a person to cope with the requirements of daily living
Components of HRF
• cardiovascular endurance
• muscular strength
• musculat endurance
• flexibility
• body composition
Cardiovascular endurance
Ability of circulatory system to supply oxygen to working muscle during exercise
Muscular strength
Maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single contraction
Muscular endurance
Ability of muscle to continue contractions for an extended period of time without fatigue
Flexibility
Ability to move body part through full range of motion at joint
Body composition
Ratio of fat to lean body mass
Formula for BMI
Weight (kg) ÷ Height (m)²
Classification
Below 18.5 - underweight
18.5 - 24.9 - normal
25.0 - 29.9 - overweight
30.0 - above - obese
Weight
Heaviness of a person
Height
Distance between the feet on th floor to the top of the head
Push ups
Measures the strength and endurance of upper extremities
Trunk lift
Measures the strength and flexibilty of the muscles in the lower back extension
Zipper test
Test the flexibility of the shoulder girdle