fitness components

• aerobic power

  the rate of energy production from the aerobic energy system
• body composition

  fat free mass (bones, water, muscle and connective tissue) and fat mass (essential – body temp control, shock absorption, regulation of nutrients and non essential – adipose tissue)
• flexibility

  capacity of a joint to move through it’s full range of motion and reflects the ability of the muscles and connective tissues to stretch
• muscular strength

  the muscles ability to generate force against an object
• muscular endurance

  ability of the muscle or muscle group to perform repeated contractions for an extended period of time, or to maintain (an isometric) contraction for an extended period of time
• anaerobic capacity

  total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic energy systems
• muscular power

  ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert a maximum amount of force in the shortest period of time
• speed

  the rate of motion – how fast you can move your body or body part from one point to another
• agility

  ability to change body position quickly and accurately, and to maintain balance, while moving at speed
• coordination.

  ability to use the body’s senses to execute motor skills smoothly and accurately
• balance.

  ability to maintain equilibrium whilst stationary (static) or moving (dynamic)
• reaction time.

  the time from the presentation of a stimulus to the onset of a response