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Componets of Fitness
Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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Cardiovascular Fitness | The ability of the circulatory system (heart and blood vessels) to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise. |
Body Composition | The relative percentage of body fat compared to lean body mass (muscle, bone, water, etc.) |
Flexibility | The range of movement possible at various joints. |
Muscular strength | The amount of force that can be produced by a single contraction of a muscle |
Muscular endurance | The ability of a muscle group to continue muscle movement over a length of time. |
Speed | The ability to move quickly from one point to another in a straight line |
Agility | The ability of the body to change direction quickly |
Balance | The ability to maintain an upright posture while still or moving |
Coordination | Integration with hand and/or foot movements with the input of the senses. |
Reaction Time | Amount of time it takes to get moving. |
Power | The ability to do strength work at an explosive pace. |