components of fitness Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Cardiovascular endurance
A
the ability to continuously exercise without tiring
2
Q
Agility
A
the ability to change direction without loosing power, balance, or speed
3
Q
Reaction time
A
the time taken between the onset stimulus and the initiation of the response
4
Q
speed
A
the ability of the body to move quickly
5
Q
strength
A
the ability of the muscle to overcome a resistance
6
Q
muscular endurance
A
the ability of a muscle or a group of muscles to contract repeatedly without rest
7
Q
power
A
the combination of speed and strength
8
Q
flexibility
A
the range of possible movement about a joint
9
Q
balance
A
the ability to keep your centre of mass over a supporting base
10
Q
co-ordination
A
the ability to repeat pattern on sequence of movements with fluency and accuracy
