Physical Fitness Flashcards
ability of your body systems to work together efficiently to allow you to be healthy and perform activities of daily living.
physical fitness
associated with disease prevention and functional health.
health-related fitness
body fat percent; lean body mass and fat body mass
body composition
ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repetitive contractions against a force for an extended period of time
muscular endurance
level at which your heart, lungs, and muscles work together when you’re exercising for an extended period of time.
cardio-respiratory endurance
greatest amount of force that can be generated from a single maximal effort.
muscular strength
ability to use joints fully through a wide range of motion.
flexibility
enhances one’s performance in athletic or sports events.
skill-related fitness
Ability to change and control the direction and position of your body while maintaining a constant rapid motion
agility
Ability to control or stabilize your equilibrium while staying still
balance
Ability to use ears and eyes to determine and direct the smooth movement of your body
coordination
Ability to move your body parts quickly while applying the maximum force
power
Ability to react or respond quickly to what you hear, see, or feel.
reaction time