3.2.1 Definitions and examples

• Muscular endurance is the ability to sustain muscle contractions over an extended period of time
• Cardiovascular endurance is essential for maintaining a steady pace over an extended period
• Rank the fitness components in terms of their importance for swimming performance

  1️⃣ Cardiovascular Endurance

  2️⃣ Muscular Strength

  3️⃣ Muscular Endurance
• Match the fitness component with its definition:

  Cardiovascular Endurance ↔️ Oxygen-rich blood delivery during sustained activity

  Strength ↔️ Ability to exert maximum force
• Muscular endurance focuses on exerting maximum force against resistance.

  False
• A marathon runner maintaining a steady pace demonstrates cardiovascular endurance.

  True
• Muscular strength is the ability to exert maximum force against resistance
• Cycling for long distances requires muscular endurance.


  True
• Swimming continuously for 30 minutes is an example of cardiovascular endurance.


  True
• Muscular endurance differs from muscular strength in that it focuses on the ability to sustain muscle contractions over time
• Performing multiple repetitions of an exercise like push-ups improves muscular endurance.


  True
• Body composition refers to the proportion of fat mass to lean mass in the body
• A healthy body composition involves a lower fat percentage and higher lean mass.

  True
• Body composition refers to the proportion of fat mass to lean mass
• What is flexibility defined as?

  Range of motion at a joint
• Body composition is a more accurate measure of health than body weight
• A marathon runner primarily relies on muscular strength for their performance.

  False
• What is an example of an activity that improves flexibility?

  Yoga
• Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen-rich blood to the muscles
• Match the fitness component with its definition:

  Cardiovascular Endurance ↔️ Ability to deliver oxygen-rich blood to muscles during sustained activity

  Muscular Strength ↔️ Ability to exert maximum force

  Flexibility ↔️ Range of motion at a joint
• Muscular strength is more important than muscular endurance for long-distance cycling.

  False
• Steps to improve flexibility

  1️⃣ Regular stretching

  2️⃣ Flexibility exercises
• Stretching after a workout improves muscle elasticity.


  True
• Cardiovascular endurance is the ability to exert maximum force against resistance.

  False
• What is muscular strength defined as?

  Maximum force against resistance
• Muscular strength is essential for activities requiring lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy objects