Body Composition and Physical Fitness Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts related to body composition, physical fitness testing, muscular strength, flexibility, and balance training.

Body composition

Refers to the combination of fat and tissues in the body.

Essential body fat

Helps shield internal organs, store fuel for energy, and control important body hormones.

Storage body fat

Also known as lean tissue.

Body Fat Percentage (BFP)

An indicator that reflects how much bodyweight is fat.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A value derived from the mass and height of a person.

Skinfold measurement

Assesses body fat by measuring the thickness of skinfolds in specific areas.

One-repetition maximum test (1RM)

The standard test used to measure muscular strength.

Muscular endurance

The ability to contract muscles repeatedly or maintain muscle contraction over an extended period.

Flexibility

The range of motion of the joints without stiffness or discomfort.

Static stretching

Considered the safest type of stretching.

Speed training

Consists of workouts designed to improve explosive power in the lower body.

Acceleration

The capacity to increase maximum velocity in a short period of time.

Balance training

Improves posture, locomotor performance, and dynamic trunk control.

Key purpose of balance training

Flexibility is the range of motion of the joints without stiffness or discomfort.