Components of fitness

Power is...

• The ability to move as fast as possible
• Strength required for a short burst of movement
• strength x speed
• Combination of reaction time and movement time

The ability of the muscle to do sustained, continuous work

• Muscular strength
• Muscular endurance
•  Stamina
• Power

What  component would be most important to a long distance runner?

• Reaction time 
• Cardiovascular endurance
• Agility
• Muscular Strength

⃝What is the definition of cardiovascular endurance?

• Speed x strength
• Change direction at speed
• Continually exercising without tiring
• Range of movement at a joint

Identify an effective sporting example for Cardiovascular endurance 

• Javelin
• Darts player
• Road cyclist
• 100m sprinter

Define Muscular Endurance

• Repeated contraction of muscles without rest 
• Speed x strength
• Changing direction at speed
• Continuous exercise without tiring

Identify the most effective sporting example for Muscular endurance 

• Javelin thrower
• Weight lifting

• 100m sprinter
• 5000m rower

State 1 test for muscular endurance

• Multistage fitness test
• Sit up test
• Sit and reach test
• Alternate hand-wall throw

Define speed

• Change direction at speed
• Ability to move the body quickly over a set distance
• Range of movement at a joint
• Expolsive strength

State one test for speed

• Illinois agility test
• 30m sprint
• Sit and reach test
• 12 minute Cooper run