Sport Definitions

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  • Created on: 14-12-18 11:52
What is the definition of Fitness?
The ability to meet the demands of the environment (Sport)
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What is the definition of muscular endurance?
How long muscles can continue to work over a period of time before they get tired
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What is the definition of flexibility?
The range of movement at a joint and to move fluidly
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What is the definition of speed?
The distance ran divided by the time taken
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What is the definition of muscular strength?
The maximum force that can be generated by a muscle or muscle groups
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What is the definition of body composition?
The relative ratio of fat to fat-free mass in the body.
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What is the definition of agility?
The ability of a sports performer to quickly and precisely move or change direction with speed without loosing balance. Change position of the body while keeping the body under control> Quick and precise movements
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What is the definition of balance?
The ability to maintain centre of mass over a base of support
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What is the definition of coordination?
The ability to move two or more body parts accurately and smoothly in response to stimuli form the senses
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What is the definition of power?
Power is the product of strength and speed. Power=strength x speed.
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What is the definition of reaction time?
The time taken for a sports performer to respond/react to a stimulus and the initiation of their reponse.
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What is the definition of aerobic endurance?
How effiecently you are able to keep your muscles supply with nutrients and oxygen.
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