COMPONENTS OF FITNESS

• agility


  the ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control
• balance


  maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support
• what are the two types of balance?

  • static balance
  • dynamic balance
• co-ordination


  the ability to use different parts of the body together efficiently
• speed


  the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time (distance ÷ time)
• power


  the product of strength and speed (strength x speed)
• reaction time


  the time taken to indicate a response to a stimulus
• strength 


  the ability to overcome resistance
• what are the four types of strength?

  • maximal strength
  • dynamic strength
  • explosive strength
  • static strength
• muscular endurance 


  ability of a muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue
• flexibility


  the range of movement possible at a joint
• cardiovascular endurance


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