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What does physical fitness enable a person to do?
What does physical fitness enable a person to do?
- Avoid all diseases
- Complete daily tasks without fatigue (correct)
- Be able to run long distances effortlessly
- Only perform physical activities efficiently
Which component of physical fitness refers to the ability of the heart to supply oxygen during prolonged activity?
Which component of physical fitness refers to the ability of the heart to supply oxygen during prolonged activity?
- Cardiovascular Fitness (correct)
- Flexibility
- Muscular Endurance
- Muscular Strength
What defines muscular endurance?
What defines muscular endurance?
- The percentage of fat and muscle in the body
- Repeating movements without fatigue (correct)
- The force a muscle can produce in a single effort
- The range of motion of the joints
Which of the following describes flexibility in physical fitness?
Which of the following describes flexibility in physical fitness?
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What aspect of fitness is represented by body composition?
What aspect of fitness is represented by body composition?
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Which statement best defines reaction time?
Which statement best defines reaction time?
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What does the term 'speed' refer to in the context of physical fitness?
What does the term 'speed' refer to in the context of physical fitness?
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What is described as the ability to maintain one’s body position in space?
What is described as the ability to maintain one’s body position in space?
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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.
Major Components of Health-Related Fitness
- 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.
Skill-Related Components of Fitness
- 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.
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