Lecture Notes: Page 1 Review

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the key terms and concepts identified on Page 1 of the lecture transcript.

Local Muscular Endurance

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated contractions over an extended period.

Flexibility

The range of motion around a joint or group of joints.

Body Composition

The relative percentages of body fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues that make up a person.

Agility

The ability to change direction quickly and efficiently while maintaining balance.

Speed

The ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly.

Muscular Power

The ability to produce maximal force in the shortest time possible.

Muscular strength

• Muscular strength is the ability to express force

• Maximum strength is the maximal amount of force produced in one contraction

• If it is performed in 1 contraction it is called 1RM (rep max). In practice it may be maximal force applied up to 10 times

• It is most applicable in sports or activities that require great use of force, such as weightlifting/powerlifting; all types of wrestling; football/rugby/gridiron for scrums and tackling, men’s gymnastics, etc