week 2 Physical Fitness components and concepts Flashcards
ability of an individual to perform daily tasks w/out undue fatigue and with extra reservation incase of emergency
physical fitness
defined as a condition in which an individual has enough energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy life
fitness
how many health related components?
5
how many skill related components?
6
components focus on factors that promote optimum health and prevent the onset of disease and problems associate with inactivity.
Health related fitness components
the ability of the heart (cardio) and respiratory system(vascular) to supply oxygen to muscles for an extend period of time.
cardiovascular endurance
refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle can exert against the opposing force.
muscular strength
refers to the ability of the muscle to work over an extended period of time w/out fatigue
muscular endurance
ability to move a body part through a full range of motion at a joint.
flexibility
ratio of body fat to lean body mass.
body composition
enhances one’s performance in athletics or sports events
skill-related fitness components
ability to change the position of one’s body quickly and to control one body movement
agility
ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving
balance
product of strength and speed
power
ability to perform a movement or cover a certain distance in a short period of time (specific direction)
speed
