Physical Components Of Fitness Flashcards
What are the physical components of fitness?
Aerobic endurance Muscular endurance Flexibility Speed Muscular strength Body composition
What is aerobic endurance?
The ability for the cardiorespiratory system to work efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability for the muscular system to work efficiently, where a muscle can continue contracting over a given period of time against a light to moderate fixed resistant load.
What is flexibility?
Having an adequate range of motion in all joints of the body.
What is speed?
Speed= distance divided by time taken
Measured in metres per second (m/s)
The faster an athlete runs over a given distance the greater their speed.
What is muscular strength?
The maximum force generated (in kg or N) by a muscle or muscle group.
What is body composition?
The relative ratio of fat mass to fat free mass.
