sport scince Flashcards
Definition of Aerobic power
the ability of the muscles to use oxygen received form the heart and lungs to produce energy.
Definition of Speed
The ability to move the whole body, or body parts from one place to another in the shortest possible time.
Definition of Agility
the ability to change body position or direction quickly and accurately while maintaining balance
Definition of Flexibility
- The ability to move a joint through its full range of motion in a fixed position or while moving.
Definition of Muscular Strength
The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to slowly contract to produce the greatest possible force against a resistance.
Definition of Muscular Power
The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to contract explosively combining both speed and strength.
Definition of Muscular Endurance
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to repeatedly contract against a resistance for an extended period of time in the face of fatigue.
Definition of Balance
The ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or while moving.
Definition of Coordination
the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.
Definition of Hand Eye Coordination
the body’s ability to process information received through the eyes and use it to direct movements of the hands to complete a task or skill
Definition of Body Composition
refers to the relative proportions of bone, muscle and fat within the body.
Definition of Reaction Time
How quickly the body can react to a stimulus
Definition of Anaerobic Capacity
The amount of energy that the body can produce without using oxygen
