Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Health related
Strength Flexibility Cardiovascular endurance Muscular endurance Body composition
Skill related
Agility Speed Reaction time Balance Power Coordination
Cardiovascular endurance
Ability of heart rate and lungs to deliver oxygen through blood to muscles. To produce aerobic energy
Muscular strength
Ability for muscles to exert a force.
Muscular endurance
Produce small efforts repeated
Flexibility
Ability of muscles and tissues to stretch, allowing joint movement.
Body composition
BMI - considered a healthy weight for your height.
Speed
Ability to move a body part quickly.
Reaction time
How quickly brain responds to stimulus and initiates response
Agility
Changing direction at speed you’re travelling
Balance
Maintain equibrium whilst stationary or moving
Coordination
Body parts and senses together to produce smooth efficient, movements
Power
Product of strength. Task performed quickly and forcefully