Physical training Flashcards
(19 cards)
definition of speed
the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
speed= distance /time
definition of flexibility
the range of movement possible at a joint
definition of agility
the ability to move and change direction of the body quickly whilst maintaining control
definition of cardiovascular endurance
the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
definition of agility
the ability to move and change direction of the body quickly whilst maintaining control
definiton of coordination
the ability to use two or more parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
definition of balance
the ability to control and adjust body position to maintain our centre of mass over our base of support
definition of muscular endurance
the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue
defintion of power/ explosive strength
the product of strength and speed
speed x strength
definiton of reaction time
the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
definition of strength
the ability to overcome a resistance
definiton of maximal strength
largest force possible in a single maximal contraction
definiton of strength dynamic
muscular endurance for similarity
definiton of explosive strength
power
definition of statix strength
ability to hild a body part in a static position muscle length stays the same maximim force that can be applied to an immovable object
definition of health
a state of complete physical, mental, socially well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
definiton of fitness
the ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
Whats the relationship between health and fitness
decreased fitness because of ill health, ie poor health can result in an inability to train, lowers fitness
increased fitness despite ill health, ie unhealthy but able to train, increases fitness
reasons for fitness testing
-identify strengths and weaknesses
-monitor improvement
-show a starting level of fitness
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