Soc2 Health Related Components Of Fitness Flashcards
What is Body composition?
The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone.
Sporting Example: Cyclists need a low body fat to be as fast as they can - Mark Cavendish.
What is Muscular strength?
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.
Sporting Example: Strongmen need to have good strength - Eddie Hall.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired.
Sporting example: Tennis players need good endurance for long games and rallys - Andy Murray.
What is flexibility?
The range of movement possible at a joint.
Sporting example: A diver needs to be flexible to complete flips - Tom Daly.
What is cardiovascular fitness?
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time.
Sporting Example: A long distance runner needs good cardiovascular fitness - Kipchoge.
