Components of Fitness

?
  • Created by: Carina
  • Created on: 09-04-13 20:14
Cardiovascular endurance
the ability to take in and use oxygen during prolonged exercise to delay the onset of fatigue
1 of 11
Muscular endurance
the ability for a muscle to under go repeating contractions and with stand fatigue
2 of 11
Maximum Strength
The maximum force exerted by a muscle in a single voluntary contraction
3 of 11
Power
the amount of work performed per unit of time. the production of strength and speed.
4 of 11
Speed
how fast a person can move in a specified distance. OR how quickly a body part is put into motion
5 of 11
Static Flexibility
the range of movements at a joint
6 of 11
Dynamic Flexibility
resistance of a joint to movement
7 of 11
Balance
To keep the body's centre of mass over the base of support
8 of 11
Coordination
The ability of the motor and nervous system to interact so motor tasks are performed with more accuracy.
9 of 11
reaction time
the time taken from the detection of a stimulus to a initiation of a response
10 of 11
agility
the ability to move and position the body quickly and effectively while under control
11 of 11

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Muscular endurance

Back

the ability for a muscle to under go repeating contractions and with stand fatigue

Card 3

Front

Maximum Strength

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Power

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Speed

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Physical Education resources:

See all Physical Education resources »See all Exercise physiology resources »