5 Components of Health Related Fitness

Question 1

Muscular Strength 1

Answer 1

maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can generate at a specific velocity. ex maxing out

Question 2

Muscular Endurance 2

Answer 2

number of repeated contractions. ex: 135

Question 3

Power

Answer 3

the amount of work performed per unit of time. Skill related to fitness. Strength+Speed

Question 4

Muscular Imbalance

Answer 4

cause of musculoskeletal injuries at a specific joint. One side may be stronger than the other side.`

Question 5

Upper body strength and Endurance

Answer 5

maintaining functional health and posture

Question 6

Flexibility 4

Answer 6

The amount of movement that can be accomplished at a joint

Question 7

Aerobic Capacity defined

Answer 7

measure of the maximal oxygen intake

Question 8

Body Composition

Answer 8

amount of fat mass to lean mass. body fat for boys=14-17% girls 21-24%. Fat free weight consists of bones, muscles, organs

Question 9

Body Mass Index

Answer 9

indicator of body composition

Question 10

Skin Fold Measurement

Answer 10

measure subcutaneous fat and skin at different parts of the body

Question 11

Bioelectric Impedance Analyzer

Answer 11

Measures that resistance to electrical current flow. A body with more muscle will have more total body water. Less resistance to current flow

Question 12

Hip to Waste Ratio

Answer 12

quick way to estimate body composition and disease risk. Advantages, easily learned