TERM 2 Flashcards
Muscular Power
The power a muscle can instantly exert.
Muscular Endurance
The power a muscle can maintain over a prolonged period of time. Tested by the sit up test.
Flexibility
The bendability of a muscle. Tested by the sit and reach test.
Body Composition
The amount of fat, muscle ect. you have as a percentage.
Aerobic Capacity
The ability your body has to get oxygen where it’s needed. Tested by the beep test.
Agility
The speed at which you can move from one direction to another while maintaining balance. Tested by the Illinois test.
Balance
The ability to stay upright while not on two feet and/or at a weird angle. Tested by the Stork Stand.
Co-ordination
The ability to use muscles collectively. Tested by the wall toss.
Speed
How fast you can go. Tested by the 30m sprint.
Power
The speed and strength of a movement. Tested by vertical jump.
Skill Related Fitness
Where you are exercising for skill reasons, such as getting better at a type of movement.
Health Related Fitness
Where you are exercising for health purposes, such as getting stronger.
Circuit Training
Training where you test different body parts at different times in order to give other body parts a rest.
Continuous Training
Training with no break over a respectable period of time.
Flexibility Training
Training where muscles are being flexed at their near maximum or maximum.
