Physical Skills Flashcards
What is posture?
The way the body is held.
What is strength?
Muscular power.
What is control?
The ability to start and stop movement, change direction, and hold a shape efficiently.
What is balance?
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.
What is extension?
Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.
What is flexibility?
The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons, and ligaments).
What is alignment?
Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other.
What is mobility?
The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action.
What is stamina?
Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.
What is coordination?
The efficient combination of body parts.
What is isolation?
An independent movement of a part of the body.
