Components of Fitness

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Agility
The ability to move and change direction quickly (at speed) whilst maintaining control
1 of 10
Balance
Maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support
2 of 10
Cardio-vascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
3 of 10
Co-ordination
The ability to use different (two or more) parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
4 of 10
Flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint
5 of 10
Muscular endurance
Ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue
6 of 10
Power
The product of strength (strength x speed)
7 of 10
Reaction time
The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
8 of 10
Speed
The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time. Distance divided by time.
9 of 10
Strength
The ability to overcome a resistance
10 of 10

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Card 2

Front

Balance

Back

Maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support

Card 3

Front

Cardio-vascular endurance

Back

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Card 4

Front

Co-ordination

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Flexibility

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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