Physical Training Flashcards
What is agility?
The ability to move and change direction quickly (at speed) whilst
maintaining control
What is balance?
The maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support. Reference can be made to whilst static (still) or dynamic (whilst moving)
What is cardiovascular endurance?
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
What is muscular endurance?
Ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue
What is coordination?
The ability to use different (two or more) parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently
What is strength?
The ability to overcome a resistance. This can be explosive, static or dynamic
• explosive – see Power
• static – static ability to hold a body part (limb) in a static position. Muscle length stays the same/maximum force that can be applied to an immoveable object
• dynamic – see Muscular endurance for similarity
What is speed?
The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time, putting the body parts into action as quickly as possible. Calculated by: distance ÷ time
What is power?
The product of strength and speed, ie strength x speed
What is flexibility?
The range of movements possible at a joint
What is reaction time?
The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
