Movement Competency Training: Physical Fitness

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of physical fitness?

The ability to carry out daily tasks with vigour and alertness. (correct)

The condition of being free from disease only.

The ability to run long distances without stopping.

The ability to perform good physical activities quickly.

Good health alone is sufficient for being physically fit.

False

What does muscular strength refer to?

The maximum amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximal effort.

______ is defined as the range of motions of joints or the ability of joints to move freely.

Flexibility Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of fitness with their definitions:

Cardiovascular Endurance = Ability to provide oxygen to muscles during prolonged activity Muscular Endurance = Muscle’s ability to complete movements repetitively without fatigue Body Composition = Percentage of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the body Speed = Capacity for covering a distance in minimum time Signup and view all the answers

Which component of fitness is described as the ability to maintain equilibrium?

Balance Signup and view all the answers

Reaction time is the duration taken for the body to respond to a stimulus.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does body composition describe?

The percentage of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the human body. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Components of Physical Fitness

Physical fitness enables the performance of daily tasks with vigor, alertness, and energy while preventing undue fatigue.
Fitness encompasses both good health and physical proficiency, combining disease-free status with efficient movement.
Cardiovascular fitness involves the heart's ability to supply oxygen to muscles during prolonged physical activity.

Definitions of Fitness

Fitness is characterized by having sufficient energy to avoid fatigue and engage in daily life enjoyment.
Components of physical fitness include muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Cardiovascular Endurance: Ability of the heart to deliver oxygen during extended physical activity.
Muscular Strength: Maximum force produced by a muscle in a single effort.
Muscular Endurance: Capability of muscles to perform repeated movements over time without fatigue.
Flexibility: Range of motion around joints, allowing for ease of movement.
Body Composition: Proportion of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the body.

Agility: Ability to rapidly change body position with accuracy and speed.
Balance: Ability to maintain equilibrium and control body position in space.
Coordination: Integration of body parts to perform a task smoothly.
Speed: Capability to cover distances in minimal time.
Power: Combination of strength and speed during movement.
Reaction Time: Duration taken for the neuromuscular system to react to a stimulus.

Description

This quiz focuses on identifying key components of health and skill-related fitness through jumbled letters. Participants will engage in an activity that fosters understanding of physical fitness and its definitions. Improve your knowledge on health-related components essential for overall fitness.

Movement Competency Training: Physical Fitness

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of physical fitness?