Types of Fitness Flashcards
What are the 6 components of total fitness?
- Physical fitness
- Skill related fitness
- Nutritional fitness
- Mental/Emotional fitness
- Medical fitness
- Social fitness
What is physical fitness?
Physical fitness is the ability of the body to efficiently work which will allow the individual to be healthy and perform activities of daily living.
What are the components of physical related fitness?
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Explain cardiovascular fitness!
- Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the heart and the lungs to take in oxygen and transport it around the body. It can be improved by low to moderate intensity continuous training for an extended period of time.
Explain muscular strength!
Strength is the ability to generate force against a resistance. Strength will allow you to perform daily tasks easier and improve bone mass as well.
Explain muscular endurance!
Muscular endurance is the ability to produce lower levels of force for an extended period of time. It can be improved by high reps exercises.
Explain flexibility!
Flexibility is the ability to move the joints through a wide but healthy range of movement.
Explain body composition!
Body composition is the relation between body fat and lean body weight. It is affected by exercise, nutrition and general lifestyle.
What are the components of skill related fitness?
- Speed
- Power
- Agility
- Reaction time
- Balance
- Coordination
- Proprioception
What is speed?
Speed is the ability to perform movement quickly.
What is power?
Power is force generated quickly.
What’s the difference between strength and power?
Strength has no speed component to it whereas power is force generated quickly.
What is agility?
Agility is the ability to change directions rapidly and overcome obstacles. General athleticism.
What is reaction time?
Reaction time is the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus. Sensory and motor nerves working together.
What is balance?
Balance is the ability to keep the centre off mass over the support of base.
