Components of Physical Fitness

What is cardiovascular endurance?

• The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to the working muscles during prolonged exercise.

• The ability of the lungs to take in oxygen.

• The ability of the heart to pump blood efficiently.

• The ability of the muscles to contract and relax.

What is muscular strength?

• The amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can exert against a resistance in a single effort.

• The ability of a muscle to generate power quickly.

• The flexibility of a muscle or group of muscles.

• The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without getting tired.

What is muscular endurance?

• The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert maximum force for a short period of time.

• The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to stretch and contract quickly.

• The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to withstand pain or discomfort during exercise.

• The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to repeatedly exert force against resistance over an extended period of time.

What is flexibility?

• The ability to break or lose shape or function

• The inability to adapt or change

• The ability to bend, stretch, or adapt without breaking or losing shape or function.

• The inability to bend or stretch

What is body composition?

• The number of calories burned during exercise.

• The amount of water in the body.

• Proportion of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues in the body.

• Ratio of fat to muscle in the body.

What is agility?

• The ability to move quickly and easily.

• The ability to think quickly and make decisions on the spot.

• The ability to swim fast.

• The ability to lift heavy objects.

What is balance?

• A state of equilibrium or stability where all forces or factors are equal or in the right proportions.

• A physical act of maintaining one's equilibrium or stability.

• A term used in accounting to refer to the amount of money in a bank account.

• A state of imbalance or instability where all forces or factors are unequal or in the wrong proportions.

What is coordination?

• The ability to communicate effectively with others.

• The ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.

• The ability to think critically and solve problems.

• The ability to organize and synchronize movements in order to perform tasks efficiently and effectively.

What is power?

• Energy or electricity

• Strength or force

• Knowledge or information

• Ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.

What is reaction time?

• The time it takes for a person to fall asleep.

• The time it takes for a person to complete a task.

• The time it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus or event.

• The time it takes for a person to recover from an injury.