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16 Cards in this Set
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Fitness |
The ability to meet the demands that the environment places on your body. |
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Health |
A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being. |
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Exercise |
A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and/or physical fitness. |
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The 5 health related components of fitness |
Body Composition
Cardiovascular Endurance
Flexibility
Muscular Endurance
Strength |
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Body Composition |
The body is made up of water, internal tissues and organs, bone, muscle and fat. |
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Cardiovascular Endurance |
The ability to maintain activity over a sustained period of time without tiring. |
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Flexibility |
The range of movement at a joint, the elasticity of muscles. |
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Muscular Endurance |
The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain exercise over a period of time. |
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Strength |
Maximum force exerted by a muscle or group of muscles in a single contraction. |
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The 6 skill related components of fitness |
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Speed
Reaction Time |
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Agility |
The ability to change direction at speed while still in control of the body. |
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Balance |
The ability to maintain stability and an awareness of body position. |
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Coordination |
The ability to perform several tasks linked together. |
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Power |
The ability to apply both strength and speed in one action. |
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Speed |
The ability to move a certain distance in the shortest time. |
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Reaction Time |
The time it takes to respond to a stimulus. |
