Physical education part 2

Body composition

Is the body’s relative amount of fat to fat-free mass.

Weight

The heaviness or lightness of a person.

Height

It is the distance between the floor to the top of the head in standing position

Waist circumference

Is a good predictor of visceral fat which contributes more risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes than fat located in other areas.

Flexibility

Refers to the ability of the joints to move through a full range of motion.

Zipper test

A test of upper arm and shoulder girdle flexibility intended to parallel the strength/endurance assessment of the region.

Sit-and-reach

A test of flexibility for the lower extremities particularly the hamstring.

Cardiovascular endurance

Is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles and tissues, as well as the ability of those muscles and tissues to utilize that oxygen.

Endurance

Also refers to the ability of the muscle to do repeated work without fatigue.

Strength

Refers to a muscle’s ability to generate force against physical objects. In the fitness world, this typically refers to how much weight you can lift for different strength training exercises.

Right angle push ups

To measure the strength of the arms and shoulder girdle.

Curl-ups

To measure muscular endurance and strength of abdominal muscles.

Speed

The ability to perform a movement in a short period of time.

40 meter sprint/shuttle run

To measure running speed

Power

It refers to muscular power which is the ability to release maximum force in the shortest possible time.

Standing long jump

To measure the explosive strength and power of thr leg muscles.

Agility

Is the ability to change direction quickly using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, strength, and endurance

Hexagon agility test

This is a simple agility test to perform, requiring limited equipment and space

Reaction time

It refers to the interval of time between the signal to respond and the beginning of the response.

Stick drop test

To measure the reaction time as to how fast a person can respond to a stimulus, the higher your score, the faster your reaction time.

Coordination

It refers to the harmonious functioning of muscles in producing complex movements; It is the capability to contribute to the easy correct movement of the body parts.

Hand eye coordination (catching tennis ball)

To measure the coordination of the individual in the performance of motor tasks

Balance

Is the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving; it is the ability to control organic equipment neuromuscular; it is the state of equilibrium.

One foot stand (stork balance test)

To evaluate balance by holding position for a maximum of 60 seconds.