Components of fitness + fitness test Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is agilty
Ability to change direction at speed whilst maintaining control
What is balance
Ability to keep the body’s centre of mass over a base of support
What is coordination
The ability to use two or more parts together smoothly and efficiently
What is reaction time
Time taken to respond to a stimulus
What is flexability
Amount of movement possible at a joint
What ps cardiovascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
What is muscular endurance
The ability to repeatedly use muscles over a long time without fatigue
What is speed
The rate at which someone is able to move or cover a distance in a given amount of time
What is strength
The amount of force that a muscle or group can apply against a resistance
Power
Strength x speed
What is qualitative data
Opinion
What is quantative
Facts and stats
What are the principles of training
Specificy,progressive,overload,reversibility,tedium
What is progressive overload
Working harder than normal so the body adapts and improves