Soc 2 Flashcards
Cardiovascular fitness
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
What is in the CVF
The CV system- the heart,lungs blood vessels get oxygen to the muscles
What are the most relevant sports for CVF
Football
Tennis
Long distance runner/marathons
What is muscular strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance and it allows you to lift heavy weights
What sports would you need muscular strength
Rugby-scrum
Weight lifter
Muscular endurance
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired e.g. brain,lungs and heart
What sports would you use muscular endurance
Tennis
Long distance swimming
Sports you play for long periods of time
what is Flexibility
The range of motion of your joints
What sports would you use flexibility
Gymnastics
Diving
What is body composition
The body weight that is muscle, fat or bone
What is body mass index (BMI)
BMI is calculated by taking your weight in kg and dividing it by your height in meters squared.