fitness components u4 aos1

aerobic power

the maximum rate of energy production from the aerobic system

muscular strength

the maximum force that a muscle or group can exert in one singular maximal effort

muscular endurance

the ability of a muscle or group to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time

flexibility

the capacity of a joint to move through its full rang of motion to stretch

muscular power

the ability of a muscle or group to exert a maximum amount of force in the shortest period of time

anaerobic capacity

the total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic energy systems

speed

the rate of motion (distance/ time)

agility

the ability of the body to change direction rapidly and accurately without losing balance

coordination

ability to execute a sequence of movements smoothly and efficiently

balance

ability to maintain the body in equilibrium while stationary or moving efficiently

aerobic power eg

swimming, cycling, marathon

muscular strength eg

rugby scrum, weightlifting

muscular endurance eg

200m swim, rowing

flexibility eg

pole vault, hurdles

muscular power eg

volleyball spike, serve, golf drive

anaerobic capacity eg

400m, running a 3 in cricket

speed eg

100m, 200m

agility eg

dodging, lateral movement

coordination eg

hand eye and foot eye

balance eg

gymnastics routine, going around a bend in running