Soc 2 - The Components Of Fitness (Health) Flashcards
Name the 5 health related components of fitness
•Muscular strength
•Muscular endurance
•Body composition
•Cardiovascular fitness
•Flexibility
Definition of body composition
The percentage of body weight that is muscle,fat and bone.
Definition of Muscular strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resisitance
Definition of Muscular endurance
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired
Definition of Flexibility
The range of motion of your joints
Definition of cardiovascular fitness
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
What would a swimmer or tennis player require
Muscular endurance
What would a gymnast or diver require
Flexibility
What would a rugby player or weightlifter require
Muscular strength
What would a long distance runner or cyclist require
Cardiovascular endurance
If you was a rugby player in a scrum you would require the correct
Body composition