Soc 2 Health Realted Components Of Fitness Flashcards
What are the 5 health related components of fitness
Cardiovascular fitness/endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
What is the definition of Cardiovascular fitness/endurance?
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
What athlete would require Cardiovascualr fitness/endurance
A marathon runner
Why does a marathon runner need cardiovascualr fitness/endurance
so his body can work for a long period of time and finish the race, which envolves the heart, lungs, blood and blood vessels. You also need a strong heart and clear blood vessels to enable your body to transport O2 to your muscles.
What is the definition of Muscular strength?
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
What is Muscular Endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired
What sports need Muscular Endurance?
Long distance cycling and long distance rowing
What is Flexibility?
The range of motion of your joints
What sports do you need Flexibility for?
Gymnastics or diving
What is Body Composition
The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone
What sports need Body Composition?
Sumo Wrestler
How do you calculate BMI (Body mass index)
E.g
Weight = 60kg
Height = 1.65m
Height Squared = 2.72 squared
60/2.72 = 22
Tendons?
Muscle to Bone
Ligaments?
Bone to bone
What is Body Comp?
The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone
