exam 4 Flashcards
(23 cards)
ability to carry out tasks without undue fatigue
physical fitness
the systematic use of exercises to promote bodily fitness and strength
physical strength
the range of motion through which the body’s joint are able to move
flexibility
ability to start, stop, and change speed
agility
ability to maintain equilibrium when moving the body
dynamic balance
ability of the energy systems to use the energy the body has stored.
energy fitness
means the capacity for work, comes from food
energy
process which food is converted into fuel through process called complex chemical process
metabolism
group of glucose molecules joined together
glycogen
uses carbs as fuel - short lasting- relies on energy sources that are stored in the muscles
anaerobic exercise
long term efficient use of the bodys stored energy. uses fat for energy
aerobic system
having enough strength, endurance, speed, power, and flexibility to meet the demands of the sport.
muscular fitness
max amount of force that a muscle can generate in a single effort
muscular strength
ability of muscle to contract repeatedly or sustain a continuous contraction involving less than max force.
muscular endurance
about moving from point a to point b quickly
speed
time from when a stimulus singles the athlete to move to the beginning of the movement
reaction time
time from the when the movement begins to its completion
movement time
form of starch and sugar, provides, energy for the muscles in the form of glycogen
carbs
essential for developing new tissue and maintaining existing tissue, including muscles, red blood cells, and hair
protein
primary source of stored energy that is used when the body is resting or engaged in long term aerobic activity
fat
nutrients are catalysts that regulate metabolic reactions within the body
vitamins
elements help form structures in the body and regulate body processes.
minerals
essential for temp. control through sweating, and for nutrients to cells and removing waste from the cells.
water
