The Components of Fitness (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

The heart & lungs' ability to supply oxygen to working muscles

A muscle group's ability to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue

Range of movement possible at a joint

Time taken to respond to a stimulus

Ability to do strength performances quickly

Power = Strength x Speed

The time it takes to perform an action or cover a distance

Ability to change body position quickly while maintaining control

Ability to retain the body's centre of mass above base of support

Ability to use two or more body parts together smoothly & efficiently

Ability to overcome a resistance

Multi stage fitness test

Sit and reach

Vertical jump

Illinois agility run