Pe - health and fitness

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Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely in the absence of disease and infirmity
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Fitness
The ability to cope with the demands of every day life
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Strength
The maximum amount of force developed in a muscle or a group of muscles in one single maximal contraction
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Static strength , dynamic strength , explosive strength
Static strength - the maximum amount of force u can exert on to an object the cannot be moved. Dynamic strength - strength displayed during movement. Explosive strength - strength used in sharp, quick movements
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Flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint
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Muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions without fatigue over a period of time
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Cardiovascular endurance / stamina
The ability to delay the onset of fatigue
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Speed
Maximum rate a person can move over a specific distance / ability to put body parts into motion quickly
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Power
A combination of speed and strength per a unit of time
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Coordination
The ability to use 2 or more body parts at the same time
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Reaction time
The time taken to respond to a stimulus or perform a movement
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Agility
The ability to change the direction of the body quickly
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Balance
Maintaining stability at equilibrium, by keeping the centre of mass over the base of sport m
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What are the health related fitness components
Strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, stamina, speed, power
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What are the skill related fitness components
Coordination, reaction time, agility, balance
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Fitness

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The ability to cope with the demands of every day life

Card 3

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Strength

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Card 4

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Static strength , dynamic strength , explosive strength

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Card 5

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Flexibility

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