Unit 3 - Components of fitness definitions

Question 1

Agility

Answer 1

Agility is the ability to move and change direction while maintaining control

Question 2

Balance

Answer 2

Balance is the ability to keep the body stable by maintaining the centre of mass over the base support

Question 3

Static Balance

Answer 3

Is performed with little or no movement

Question 4

Dynamic Balance

Answer 4

Is performed when movement takes place during a balance

Question 5

Cardio Vascular Endurance

Answer 5

Cardio Vascular Endurance is the ability for the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles

Question 6

Co-ordination

Answer 6

Co-ordination is the ability to use two or more different parts of the body smoothly and efficently

Question 7

Flexibility

Answer 7

Flexibility refers to the movement possible at a joint

Question 8

Muscular Endurance

Answer 8

Muscular Endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue

Question 9

Power

Answer 9

Power is the product of strength and speed

Question 10

Reaction Time

Answer 10

Reaction Time is the time taken to start responding to a stimulus

Question 11

Strength

Answer 11

Strength is the ability to overcome resistance

Question 12

Maximal Strength

Answer 12

Maximal Strength is the greatest force that is possible in a single maximum muscle contraction

Question 13

Static Strength

Answer 13

Static Strength is the amount of force exerted on an immovable object

Question 14

Explosive Strength

Answer 14

Explosive Strength is the amount of force exerted in one quick muscular contraction

Question 15

Dynamic Strength

Answer 15

Dynamic Strength is the amount of force exerted repeatedly by a muscle

Question 16

Speed

Answer 16

Speed is the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time