GCSE Pe

• Cardiovascular fitness refers to the heart and circulation system's ability to supply oxygen to the muscles during sustained physical activity.
• Balance is the body's ability to maintain its center of gravity over its base of support, preventing falls.
• Flexibility is the range of motion around joints, which can be improved through stretching exercises.
• Muscular endurance refers to the ability of muscles to continue exerting force without fatigue.
• Muscular strength refers to the amount of force that muscles can produce with a single maximal effort.
• Power is the combination of strength and speed, enabling quick movements with great force.
• Aerobic exercise increases cardiovascular endurance by improving lung capacity and strengthening the heart.
• Anaerobic exercise improves muscular endurance but does not improve cardiovascular health as much as aerobic exercise.
• Speed is the rate at which an object or person moves from one point to another.
• Power is the combination of muscular strength and speed, allowing for explosive movements.
• Reaction time is how fast someone responds to a stimulus.
• Agility involves changing direction quickly while maintaining balance and coordination.