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What is physical fitness?
It is the functional capacity of the body that allows for an improved quality of life.
What are the two groups of components of physical fitness?
What is muscular endurance?
The ability of a muscle to continue to perform without fatigue.
Define cardiorespiratory endurance.
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What is muscular strength?
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What does flexibility refer to?
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What is body composition?
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What is agility?
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Define balance.
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What does coordination mean?
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Define power in the context of physical fitness.
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What is reaction time?
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What does speed refer to in physical fitness?
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What are fundamental body movements?
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What are the three main categories of fundamental body movements?
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Which of the following is an example of a locomotor movement?
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What is an example of a nonlocomotor movement?
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Which option involves manipulative movements?
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Study Notes
Definition of Physical Fitness
- Functional capacity of the body to enhance quality of life.
- Ability to perform work with alertness and vigor.
Components of Physical Fitness
- Health-Related Fitness: Directly linked to good health; reduces hypokinetic disease risk.
- Skill-Related Fitness: Also known as motor/sports fitness; applied in specific sports or exercises.
Health-Related Fitness Components
- Muscular Strength: Maximum force exerted by muscle(s) against resistance; evaluated through exercises like push-ups.
- Muscular Endurance: Ability of muscle(s) to perform without fatigue; measured by sustaining activities such as planking.
- Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Oxygen supply during sustained activity; assessed via the 3-minute step test.
- Flexibility: Range of motion in joints; tested through sit-and-reach stretches.
- Body Composition: Ratio of fat to lean tissue; measured using Body Mass Index (BMI).
Skill-Related Fitness Components
- Agility: Rapid positional changes of the body with speed and accuracy; assessed via the hexagon agility test.
- Balance: Controlling body center of gravity for stability; evaluated with the Stork Balance Test.
- Coordination: Synchronizing sensory input with body parts for smooth movement; measured through activities like paper juggling.
- Power: Speed and strength combined; assessed through tests like the standing long jump.
- Reaction Time: Delay between stimulus and response; measured with the stick drop test.
- Speed: Rapid movement across distance; tested with a 40-meter sprint.
Fundamental Body Movement
- Actions maintaining or changing body positions; essential for physical activity participation.
- Crucial for children's physical development, forming the basis for complex activities like sports or dance.
Categories of Fundamental Body Movements
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Locomotor Movements: Movement from one place to another; includes:
- Even rhythm: Walking, running, hopping, leaping, jumping.
- Uneven rhythm: Skipping (one foot up), galloping, sliding.
- Nonlocomotor Movements: Stationary movements involving body parts without traveling; includes bending, twisting, stretching, and more.
- Manipulative Movements: Handling objects or body parts with control; includes catching, striking, kicking
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Description
This quiz covers the definition and components of physical fitness, focusing on both health-related and skill-related fitness. Key components such as muscular strength, endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and body composition are explored. Test your knowledge on how these factors contribute to overall physical health and fitness.
