Soc2- Component Of Fitness (Health) Flashcards
What is the definition of Body Composition?
The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone.
What is the definition of Muscular Endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired.
What is the definition of Muscular Strength?
The amount of force exerted against a resistance.
What is the definition of Flexibility?
The range of motion in the joints.
What is the definition of Cardiovascular Fitness?
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time.
Name a sport using Body Composition
Swimming as swimmers have low percentage body fat.
Name a sport using Muscular Stength
Rugby as in the scrum players need to push against each other.
Name a sport using Muscular Endurance
Swimming for example when Michael Phelps swam 200m and 100m swims while using his voluntary muscles repeatedly.
Name a sport using Flexibility
Gymnastics when showing there routine.
Name a sport using Cardiovascular Fitness
Long distance runner such as a marathon runner.
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
How is BMI calculated?
Weight in kg divide the square height in meters or feet.
