components of fitness Flashcards
skill componentes are
coordination, reaction time, agility and balance
health components are
strength, power, muscular endurance, speed, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility.
coordination
ability to move limbs in the correct order to produce a movement
reaction time
ability to respond a stimulus
agility
the ability to move quickly and change direction at speed
balance
state of equilibrium or ability to maintain our centre of gravity above our base of support
strength
the ability to produce max force in a single contraction
power
produce force quickly (elastic strength)
muscular endurance
the ability to repeat a contraction over a period of time
cardiovascular endurance
work for prolonged periods of time
speed
move quickly
flexibility
move a joint through its full range of movement
