Fitness Components

Cards (11)

  • aerobic capacity
    the capacity of the cardiorespiratory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and the ability of the muscles to use the oxygen for sustained exercise
    • swimming, running, cycling
  • anaerobic capacity
    total amount of work that can be done by the anaerobic energy system
    • speed
  • muscular endurance
    the ability of the muscle or muscle group to perform repeated contractions for and extended period of time
    • rowing, pushups
  • muscular power
    the ability to exert maximum muscular contractions instantly in an explosive burst of movements
    • long jump, discus
  • muscular strength
    maximal force that can be generated by a muscle or muscle group against a resistance in one maximal effort
    • powerlifting, tackle in AFL
  • speed
    how fast the body or a body part can move from one point to another
    • sprinting
  • agility
    the ability to change body position or direction of the body in response to a stimulus
    • goal keeper, accelerating
  • coordination
    the ability to create smooth and accurate movements with two or more body parts
    • tumbling pass, kicking a football
  • balance
    the ability to control the body's position either stationary or dynamic
    • handstand, riding a bike
  • flexibility
    range of motion of a joint
    • splits
  • body composition
    the percentage of a body's fat, muscle and bone
    • gymnasts have high muscle and low fat