what are defenitions for components of fitnes Flashcards
Agility:
The ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control
balance
The maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support
Cardiovascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
coordination
the ability to use two or more body parts together smoothly efficiently
flexibility
The range of movements possible at a joint
muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue
power
The product of strength and speed
(strength x speed)
reaction time
The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
strength
The ability to overcome a resistance
static strength
Static ability to hold a body part in a static position. Muscle length stays the same/maximum force that can be applied to an immovable object.
speed
The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time (distance/time)