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1
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what are the 10 components of fitness ?

A
  • agility
  • flexibility
  • cardiovascular endurance
  • speed
  • strength
  • reaction time
  • muscular endurance
  • coordination
  • power
  • balance
2
Q

define agility ?

A

ability to move and change direction quickly at speed while maintaining control

3
Q

define balance ?

A

ability to keep the body stable by maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support

4
Q

what is static balance ?

A

performed with little or no movement e.g handstand

5
Q

what is dynamic balance ?

A

performed with movement e.g cartwheel

6
Q

define cardiovascular endurance (aerobic power) ?

A

ability for the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles

7
Q

define coordination ?

A

the ability to use two or more body parts at the same time smoothly and efficiently

8
Q

define flexibility ?

A

the range of movement that can occur around a joint

9
Q

define muscular endurance ?

A

ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue

10
Q

define power ?

A

the product of stength and speed

11
Q

define reaction time ?

A

the time taken to start responding to a stimulus

12
Q

define strength ?

A

ability to overcome resistance

13
Q

define speed ?

A

maximum rate at which a performer can perform a move or cover a distance in a period of time

14
Q

test for agility ?

A

illinois agility test

15
Q

test for balance ?

A

stork balance test

16
Q

test for cardiovascular endurance ?

A

multi stage fitness test (bleep test)

17
Q

test for coordination ?

A

wall toss test

18
Q

test for flexibility ?

A

sit and reach test

19
Q

test for muscular endurance ?

A

sit up bleep test

20
Q

test for power ?

A

the vertical jump test

21
Q

test for reaction time ?

A

ruler drop test

22
Q

test for speed ?

A

30 metre sprint test

23
Q

test for strength ?

A

handgrip dynamometre test