Elite Athletes Flashcards
Define fitness
The ability for the body to meet the demands place upon it in everyday life.
What are the health components?
Aerobic capacity Anaerobic capacity Body composition Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility
What are the skill components?
Balance Reaction time Coordination Agility Speed Muscular power
What is Aerobic capacity
(Stamina) which is where the heart, blood vessels and respiratory supply nutrients and oxygenated blood to the muscles to use for long periods of time. Sports include swimming, running and cycling for long distance.
What is anaerobic capacity?
Is the ability of the body to produce energy without using oxygen
What is flexibility?
The range of movement of a joint
What is muscular endurance?
The ability of a muscle or muscles to perform repeated contractions.
What is muscular strength?
The ability of the muscle to perform a single force against a resistance in one contraction.
What is body composition?
The proportion of bone, muscle and fat in an athlete
What is muscular power?
The ability to exert a force rapidly over a short period of time.
What is coordination?
The ability to use the body’s senses to execute skills smoothly.
