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What are the components of physical fitness? (Select all that apply)
What are the skill components of fitness? (Select all that apply)
What is cardiovascular endurance?
Our stamina; how long we can go without collapsing.
What is body composition?
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What is flexibility?
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What is muscular strength?
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What is muscular endurance?
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What is cardiovascular fitness?
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What is lactic acid?
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What is speed?
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What is agility?
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What is balance?
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What is coordination?
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Study Notes
Components of Physical Fitness
- Cardiovascular endurance: Ability to sustain prolonged physical activity without collapsing due to fatigue.
- Body composition: Refers to the proportion of fat and non-fat mass in the body.
- Flexibility: Range of motion available at various joints, which can improve overall physical performance.
- Muscular strength: The maximum amount of force produced by a muscle in a single contraction.
- Muscular endurance: The duration a muscle can continuously exert force or contract over time.
Skill Components
- Speed: The capacity to move quickly between two points in a straight line.
- Agility: Ability to quickly change direction while maintaining control.
- Balance: Maintaining a stable and upright posture while at rest or in motion.
- Coordination: The skillful integration of movement involving hands, feet, and sensory input.
- Power: Combining strength and speed to perform explosive movements.
- Reaction time: The speed at which the body responds to a stimulus.
Additional Concepts
- Cardiovascular fitness: Reflects the circulatory system's efficiency in supplying oxygen to muscles during exercise.
- Lactic acid: A byproduct that accumulates in the muscles when oxygen usage is incomplete during intense exercise.
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Test your knowledge on the essential components of physical fitness with this interactive quiz. Explore the different aspects of fitness, including cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength, as well as skill-related components such as speed and agility. Perfect for students and fitness enthusiasts alike!