Physical Fitness or Health Related
Relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass (vital organs, muscle, bone) in the body.
Distance divided by time taken = m/s
(1) Accelerative speed (30 metres)
(2) Pure speed (60 metres)
(3) Speed endurance (Sprints
with a short recovery period in-between)
The ability of the muscular system to work efficiently, in which a muscle can repeatedly contract over a period of time against a light to moderate fixed-resistance load.
The ability of the cardiorespiratory system to work efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity.
Maximum force (in kg or N) a muscle or muscle group can produce.
The ability to move all joints fluidly through their complete range of movement.
Ability of a sports performer to quickly and precisely move or change direction without losing balance or time.
The ability to maintain centre of mass over a base of support, there are two types of balance - static and dynamic balance.
The smooth flow of movement needed to perform a motor task efficiently and accurately.
The time taken for a sports performer to respond to a stimulus and the initiation of their response.
The product of strength and speed expressed as the work done in a unit of time.
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