Components of fitness

Define muscular endurance

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated contractions over time without rest

sporting example of muscular endurance

Keeping your hands up in boxing

Tests for muscular endurance

1 minute sit up test

1 minute press up test

Define speed

The ability to move the body or body parts quickly

Sporting example of speed

100m sprint

Test for speed

30m sprint test

Define strength

The maximum force a muscle can exert against resistance

Sporting example of strength

Lifting a line out in rugby

Tests for strength

1 rep max test

Grip strength dynamometer

Define power

The ability to exert maximum strength quickly

Sporting example of power

Jumping for a ball in basketball

Vaulting in gymnastics

Test for power

Standing Broad jump

Vertical jump test

Define flexibility

The range of movements available at a joint

Sporting example of flexibility

Performing splits in gymnastics

Test for flexibility

Sit and reach test

Define agility

The ability to change direction quickly while maintaining control

Sporting example of agility

Sidestep in rugby

Test for agility

Illinois agility test

Define balance

The ability to keep your body made over a base of support,either static or dynamic

Sporting example of balance

Balance beam in gymnastics

Test for balance

Standing stork test

Define coordination

The ability to use different body parts together smoothly and efficiently

Sporting example of coordination

Keeping eye on ball in tennis

Test for coordination

Wall throw test

Define reaction time

Time taken to respond to a stimulus

Sporting example of reaction time

Key in sprint starts in 100m

Test for reaction time

Ruler drop test

Define cardiovascular endurance

The ability to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system used to supply the body with energy

Two tests for stamina

Bleep test

Cooper 12 minute run