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Which component of fitness is defined as the ability of skeletal muscles to continuously contract at sub maximal levels for an extended length of time without fatiguing?
What is the ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to transport oxygenated blood to the working skeletal muscles for an extended length of time without fatiguing called?
What is defined as the ability of Skeletal Muscles or a group of Skeletal Muscles to generate force in one maximal contraction?
Which component of fitness refers to the body's ability to sustain full & complete range of motion around joints?
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What is the ideal ratio of adipose tissue to lean body mass for a female according to the text?
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What percentage of overall bodyweight should comprise adipose tissue for a male to have ideal body composition?
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Study Notes
Components of Fitness
- Muscular Endurance: ability of skeletal muscles to continuously contract at submaximal levels for an extended length of time without fatiguing.
- Cardiovascular Endurance: ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to transport oxygenated blood to the working skeletal muscles for an extended length of time without fatiguing.
Muscular Strength
- Ability of Skeletal Muscles or a group of Skeletal Muscles to generate force in one maximal contraction.
Flexibility
- Ability of the body to sustain full and complete range of motion around joints.
Body Composition
- Ideal ratio of adipose tissue to lean body mass for a female: not specified.
- Ideal body composition for a male: 10-15% of overall bodyweight should comprise adipose tissue.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the components of physical fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, and musculoskeletal strength. This quiz covers the ability of the body systems to perform specific functions related to fitness.
