Soc 2 Components Of Fitness(health) Flashcards
What are the 5 health related components of fitness
Cardiovascular fitness/endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition
Cardio vascular fitness
Ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
What athelte would require cardio vascular fitness
A marathon runner
Why does a marathon runner need it
He needs it because he needs to run long periods of time without stopping. He needs a strong body to let in oxygen
Muscular strength
Amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Muscular endurance
Ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired
Give two examples of people who need muscular endurance
Lond distance cycling and rowing
Flexibility
The range of motion of your joints
Give two examples of flexibility
Gymnastics and diving
Body composition
Percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat and bone
What type of sports need body composition
Rugby for the scrum