Fitness Components Flashcards

Flashcards covering definitions, tests, and applications of fitness components.

Dynamic Strength

Amount of force that can be exerted repeatedly by a muscle.

Explosive Strength

Amount of force exerted in one quick muscle contraction.

Static Strength

Amount of force exerted on an object that cannot move.

Speed

The ability to move all or parts of the body as quickly as possible; a combination of reaction time and movement time.

Power

Product of strength and speed (Strength x Speed = Power). Often referred to as 'explosive power'.

Cardiovascular Endurance

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.

Flexibility

Refers to the range of movement possible at a joint.

One Rep Max

Fitness test for Dynamic Strength.

Vertical Jump Test

Tests explosive strength.

30 Meter Sprint Test

Fitness test for Speed

Standing Broad Jump

Measures the explosive power of the legs; performer stands behind a marker, feet apart, and performs a two-footed take-off and landing.

Multi-Stage Fitness Test

Fitness test for cardiovascular endurance.

Sit and Reach Test

Fitness test for flexibility.

Bench Press 1RM

Practical Application: Testing Dynamic Strength

100 Meter Sprint

Practical Application: Measure Speed

High Jump

Practical Application: Measure Explosive Power