Components of fitness

Muscular Endurance (similar to Dynamic Strength)

Ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue.

Power (Explosive Strength / Anaerobic Power)

The product of strength and speed. Power = strength x speed.

Static Strength

The maximum force that can be applied to an immovable object. The muscle length stays the same, and it is the ability to hold a body part in a static position.

Speed

The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time, putting their body parts into action as quickly as possible.

Cardiovascular Endurance (Aerobic Power)

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles for a period of time.

Flexibility

The range of movement possible at a joint.

Agility

The ability to move and change direction quickly (at speed) while maintaining control.

Balance

The ability to keep the body stable by maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support.

Coordination

The ability to use two or more different parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently.

Reaction time

Time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus.

HEALTH

A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

FITNESS

The ability to meet, or cope with, the demands of the environment.

Dynamic Strength (similar to Muscular Endurance)

The amount of force that can be exerted repeatedly by a muscle / muscle group.

Maximal Strength

Greatest force that is possible in a single maximum muscle contraction.

Strength

The ability to overcome a resistance. There are 4 types: Maximal, Explosive, Static or Dynamic.

Explosive Strength (closely linked to Power)

The amount of force exerted in one quick muscle contraction.

Which component of fitness is most suited marathon runner?

Cardiovascular endurance

A games player need to have good ....... in order to change direct quickly to dodge a defender

Agility

A headstand is an example of what type of fitness

Statics balance

What time of balance is needed by a netball player to avoid footwork?

Dynamic balance

Hitting a cricket ball with a bat is an example of what components of fitness

Hand eye coordination

In order to do the splits in gymnastics, you need to have good.........

Flexibility

Power is also known as

Explosive strength

Why does a footballer need to have power?

To kick the ball to prevent it being intercepted or saved by the goalkeeper.

Swimming strokes are repeated forceful movement so therefore they need to have have good.......

Muscular endurance

When does a 100m runner need food reaction time?

At the beginning of the race, responding to the starters gun (stimulus)

When does a netballer need speed?

To lose an opponent in order to find space to receive the ball

A scrummage is a type of what strength

Static strength as it is not moving

What type of strength is need by a boxer

Maximal, maximal strength is needed in a single punch

TEST relates to reasons for carrying out fitness test, what does it stand for? Can you think of other reasons?

Training programme, it informs you what needs to be trained and worked on

Evaluates strengths and weaknesses

Set goals, goals can be set to help with motivation e.g to achieve a certain time or distance by the end of the season

Tedium, tests provide variety and prevents boredom

Monitors improvement

Shows levels of fitness

Gauge success of a training programme if competed at the beginning and end

Compare against the norms and national averages