Definitions 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationBit of EverythingGCSEEdexcel Created by: hannahguze99Created on: 01-04-15 11:29 Health A state of complete mental, physical and social well being and not merely absence of disease 1 of 15 Exercise A form of physical activity which maintains or improves health and/or physical fitness 2 of 15 Fitness The ability to meet the demands of the environment 3 of 15 Performance How well a task is performed 4 of 15 Cardiovascular Fitness The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time eg. Marathon, Cycling, Rowing 5 of 15 Muscular Strength The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance eg. Gymnastics, Rugby, Weight Lifting 6 of 15 Muscular Endurance The ability to use the voluntary muscles many times without getting tired eg, Triathlon, Cycling, Swimming 7 of 15 Flexibility The range of movement possible at a joint eg. Diving, Gymnastics, Badminton 8 of 15 Body Compostion The percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone eg. Shot Put, High Jump, Sumo 9 of 15 Agility The ability to change the position of the body and maintain control eg. Badminton, Rugby, Football 10 of 15 Balance The ability to hold the centre of mass of the body above the base eg. Gymnastics, Hammer Throw, Triple Jump 11 of 15 Co-ordination The ability to use two or more body parts together eg. Cricket, Football, Tennis 12 of 15 Power The ability to apply strength quickly. Power = Strength x Speed eg. Swimming, Shot Put, Boxing 13 of 15 Reaction Time The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement eg. Swimming, Sprinting, Football 14 of 15 Speed The rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time eg. Sprinter, Long Jump, Javalin 15 of 15
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