Physical Training Flashcards
Define ‘Health’
A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Define ‘Fitness’
The ability to cope with the demands of the environment
Define agility
The ability to move and change direction quickly (at speed) whilst maintaining control
What are the 10 Components of Fitness?
Agility, Balance, Cardiovascular endurance, Coordination, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, Power, Reaction time, Strength, Speed
Define balance
the maintenance of the the centre of mass over the base of support
Define cardiovascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
Define coordination
The ability to use two or more body parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
Define muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue
Define flexibility
The range of movement possible at a change
Define Power
the product of strength and speed
Define Reaction Time
the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
Define Speed
the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
Define Strength
the amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can apply against a resistance. The ability to overcome a resistance.
