Types of Fitness

Question 1

What are the 6 components of total fitness?

Answer 1

1. Physical fitness
2. Skill related fitness
3. Nutritional fitness
4. Mental/Emotional fitness
5. Medical fitness
6. Social fitness

Question 2

What is physical fitness?

Answer 2

Physical fitness is the ability of the body to efficiently work which will allow the individual to be healthy and perform activities of daily living.

Question 3

What are the components of physical related fitness?

Answer 3

1. Cardiovascular fitness
2. Muscular strength
3. Muscular endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Body composition

Question 4

Explain cardiovascular fitness!

Answer 4

1. Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the heart and the lungs to take in oxygen and transport it around the body. It can be improved by low to moderate intensity continuous training for an extended period of time.

Question 5

Explain muscular strength!

Answer 5

Strength is the ability to generate force against a resistance. Strength will allow you to perform daily tasks easier and improve bone mass as well.

Question 6

Explain muscular endurance!

Answer 6

Muscular endurance is the ability to produce lower levels of force for an extended period of time. It can be improved by high reps exercises.

Question 7

Explain flexibility!

Answer 7

Flexibility is the ability to move the joints through a wide but healthy range of movement.

Question 8

Explain body composition!

Answer 8

Body composition is the relation between body fat and lean body weight. It is affected by exercise, nutrition and general lifestyle.

Question 9

What are the components of skill related fitness?

Answer 9

1. Speed
2. Power
3. Agility
4. Reaction time
5. Balance
6. Coordination
7. Proprioception

Question 10

What is speed?

Answer 10

Speed is the ability to perform movement quickly.

Question 11

What is power?

Answer 11

Power is force generated quickly.

Question 12

What’s the difference between strength and power?

Answer 12

Strength has no speed component to it whereas power is force generated quickly.

Question 13

What is agility?

Answer 13

Agility is the ability to change directions rapidly and overcome obstacles. General athleticism.

Question 14

What is reaction time?

Answer 14

Reaction time is the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus. Sensory and motor nerves working together.

Question 15

What is balance?

Answer 15

Balance is the ability to keep the centre off mass over the support of base.

Question 16

What is coordination?

Answer 16

Coordination is the ability to move multiple limbs together harmoniously.

Question 17

What is proprioception?

Answer 17

Proprioception is the ability to sense where certain limbs of the body are placed by feel.

Question 18

What are the 10 factors that influence health and fitness?

Answer 18

1. Age
2. Gender
3. Diet
4. Activity Level
5. Disabilities
6. Illness/fatigue
7. Drugs
8. Physique type
9. Stress
10. Environment

Question 19

What are the 3 somatotypes?

Answer 19

1. Ectomorph
2. Mesomorph
3. Endomorph

Question 20

List 5 benefits of physical activity!

Answer 20

1. Improve mental health/relieve depression and stress
2. Increase quality of life
3. Reduce risk of diseases
4. Increased bone mass
5. Increased fitness