PE physical training

Health

A complete state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Fitness

The ability to cope with the demands of the environment.

Agility

The ability to change direction quickly whilst maintaining balance.

Balance

The maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support.

Cardiovascular endurance (aerobic power)

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

Coordination

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

Flexibility

The range of movement possible at a joint.

Muscular endurance

The ability of the muscles to undergo repeated muscle contractions avoiding fatigue.

Power/explosive strength

The product of speed x strength.

Strength

The ability to overcome a resistance.

Maximal strength

The largest force possible in a single maximal contraction.

Static strength

The ability of the muscles to contract and produce force without changing length.

Dynamic strength

The ability of the muscles to undergo repeated muscle contractions whilst avoiding fatigue.

Power/Explosive strength (anaerobic power)

The ability to produce a lot of force in a short space of time

Speed

The maximum rate an individual can cover a distance in a period of time.

Reaction time

The time taken to react to a stimulus.