PHYSICAL FITNESS Flashcards
refers to the ability of your body system to work together efficiently to allow you to be healthy and perform activities of daily living
Physical Fitness
the ability of muscle to exert force
Muscular Strength
the ability of the muscle to resist fatigue
Muscular Endurance
the ability to move a joint without pain over it’s entire range of motion
Flexibility
refers to the total make-up of the body using
the concept of two components
Body Composition
repetitive movements that aim to improve
one or more components of fitness
Exercise
involves large muscle groups that perform
rhythmic and continuous movement for
prolonged period of time
Aerobic Exercise
increases the elasticity of muscles and
tendons
Stretching Exercise