Soc 2-health Related Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Definition of body composition
● The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone
Fat percentage varies from person to person, keeping a healthy percentage is important as it can help protect you from disease such as diabetes
Definition of muscular strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
MS is the fitness that allows you to lift heavy weights but it also vital in any sport that involves you to exert a great force. MS is also required in games like rugby where two packs push against each other in the scrum
Definition of flexibility
The range of motion of your joints
▪ Flexibility is obviously important in some sports where you need to perform particular skills such as gymnastics or diving
Definition of Cardiovascular fitness
The ability to excercise your whole body for long periods of time.
Muscular endurance
The ability to use volutary muscles repeatedly without getting tired
