Soc 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiovascular fitness
A
The ability to exercise your whole body for a long period of time
2
Q
What sports require cardiovascular fitness?
A
Marathons, cross country, long distance track
3
Q
Muscular strength
A
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
4
Q
What sports require muscular strength?
A
Rugby, weightlifting
5
Q
Muscular endurance
A
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired
6
Q
Flexability
A
The range of motion at your joint
7
Q
How will being flexible improve my performance
A
It will make you less prone to injury
8
Q
Body composition
A
The percentage of the body weight that is muscle, fat or bone
9
Q
How do you work out your BMI (Body Mass Index)
A
For example
-weight = 60kg
-height = 1.65m
-height squared = 2.72m
= 60/2.72 = 22
