Theory Yr9 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistant.
What is flexibility
Range of motion of your joints
What is cardiovascular fitness
Ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time.
What is muscular endurance
Ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired.
Body composition
Percentage of body that is muscle, fat and bone.
What is agility
Ability to control the movement of your whole body and change positions quickly.
Speed
Keep the body stable, while at rest of in motion.
Reaction time
Time between the presentation and the onset of movement.
Balance
Keep the body stable, while at rest of in motion.
Power
Ability to undertake strength performances quickly.
Coordination
Ability to use two or more body parts at the same time.
Weight
Involves lifting weight to increase the strength of muscle using repetitions and sets.
Continues
Aerobic exercising at a moderate to high level with no rest.
Plyometric
Exercises where muscles use maximum amount of force in little time.
Fartlek
A method of training for runners where the terrain and speed are constantly changing.
Interval
Involves alternating stages of high and low intensity activity.
Circuit
Is a series of exercises, completed for a certain amount of time, one after another.
