Physical Education and Health 1 - Components of Physical Fitness (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to physical fitness components from the lecture notes.

Physical Fitness

The ability to perform daily tasks effectively without undue fatigue.

Health-Related Fitness

A group of fitness components related to health and daily functioning, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Cardiovascular Endurance

The heart and lungs work efficiently during sustained activity (e.g., jogging or running).

Muscular Strength

The ability to lift or exert force (e.g., weightlifting, push-ups).

Muscular Endurance

The ability of muscles to work over time (e.g., sit-ups, planks, bodyweight squats).

Flexibility

Range of motion in the joints (e.g., static stretching, yoga).

Body Composition

The ratio of fat to lean mass in the body; influenced by healthy eating and regular exercise.

Skill-Related Fitness

A group of fitness components related to performance in sports-specific activities, including agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time.

Agility

The ability to make quick changes in direction (e.g., cone drills, badminton).

Balance

The ability to maintain a position, whether static or moving (e.g., one-leg stand, balance beam).

Coordination

Using senses and body parts together to perform precise movements (e.g., juggling, dribbling, jump rope).

Power

The combination of strength and speed (strength + speed).

Speed

The ability to move quickly (e.g., 100m sprint).

Reaction Time

The ability to respond quickly to a stimulus (e.g., catching a dropped ruler).