Physical Components of Fitness

Question 1

Muscular Endurance

Answer 1

Ability of the muscular system to work effciently, where a muscle can continue contacting over a period of time against a light to moderate fixed work load

Question 2

Flexibilty

Answer 2

Having an adequate range of motion in all joints of the body

Question 3

Speed

Answer 3

Speed (m/s) = Distance(m) / Time(s)

Question 4

Aerobic Endurance

Answer 4

Ability of the cardiorespitory system to work efficiently supplying nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity

Question 5

Muscular Strength

Answer 5

The maximum force a muscle or muscle group can generate

Question 6

Body Compositon

Answer 6

The ratio of fat mass to fat free mass in the body

Question 7

Types of Speed

Answer 7

Accelerative - Sprints up to 30m
Pure - Sprints up to 60m
Endurance - Sprints with a short recovery period in between

Question 8

Types of Body Composition

Answer 8

Endomorph
Ectomorph
Mesomorph