Soc2: Components Of Fitness (health) Flashcards
What is Body composition?
The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone. For example Mo farah has very little muscle and fat and Usain Bolt has muscle and bone.
What is muscular strength?
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance, for example when you are in a rugby scrum.
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
The most common and easiest way to get your body composition.
Weight divided by height squared.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired. For example swimming your muscles are being used repeatedly without getting tired
What is flexibility?
The range of motion of your joints. Gymnasts have to use their flexibility.
What is cardiovascular fitness?
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time.
