The Components of Fitness (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Define cardiovascular fitness
Define cardiovascular fitness
Ability of heart & lungs to supply O2 to working muscles
Define muscular endurance
Define muscular endurance
Ability of muscle to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue
Define flexibility
Define flexibility
Range of movement possible at a joint
Define reaction time
Define reaction time
Time taken to respond to a stimulus
Define power in fitness
Define power in fitness
Ability to do strength performances quickly
Formula for power
Formula for power
Power = Strength x Speed
Define speed
Define speed
Time taken to perform action or cover distance
Define agility
Define agility
Ability to change body position quickly with control
Define balance
Define balance
Ability to retain centre of mass above base of support
Two types of balance
Two types of balance
Static and dynamic
Define coordination
Define coordination
Ability to use two or more body parts together smoothly
Define strength
Define strength
Ability to overcome a resistance
Test for cardiovascular fitness
Test for cardiovascular fitness
Multi stage fitness test
Test for power
Test for power
Vertical jump
Test for flexibility
Test for flexibility
Sit and reach