Components Of Fitness

Question 1

What can strength be defined as?

Answer 1

• The ability to bear weight

Question 2

What is ‘Dynamic’ strength?

Answer 2

• This is the strength a sportsperson needs to support their own body weight over a prolonged period of time

Question 3

What is ‘Explosive’ strength?

Answer 3

• This is the strength used in one short, sharp, burst or movement

Question 4

Define ‘Speed’

Answer 4

• This is the ability to move all or parts of the body as quickly as possible. It is a combination of reaction time + movement time

Question 5

Define ‘Speed’

Answer 5

• This is the combination of maximum amount of speed with maximum amount of strength

Question 6

Define ‘Flexibility’

Answer 6

• This refers to the range of movement around a joint