Definitions Flashcards
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Balance
Ability to maintain stability whilst stable or moving
Speed
The rate at which something moves
Flexibility
Range of movement around a joint
Reaction Time
Time taken to respond to an external stimulus
Body composition
Percentage of muscle, bone and fat that make up the body
Agility
Ability to perform a movement at the exact time it is required
Strength
The maximum amount of force applied in one contraction
Timing
Ability to perform a movement at the exact time is required
Cardiovascular endurance
Ability of heart and lungs to continually provide blood and oxygen to working muscles without fatigue
Muscular endurance
Ability of muscles to exercise over a period of time without fatigue
Power
Combination of speed and strength
Coordination
Ability to use more than one body part whilst maintaining control