GCSE PE OCR Components of Fitness Definitions

The ability to continuously exercise without tiring is the definition for:

• Flexibility

• Balance

• Cardiovascular Endurance

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to repeatedly contract or keep going without tiring is the correct definition for:

• Cardiovascular Endurance

• Reaction Time

• Muscular Strength

• Muscular Endurance

The ability to move the body or body parts quickly is the definition for:

• Agility

• Reaction Time

• Speed

• Coordination

The maximum force a muscle or group of muscles can apply against a resistance is the definition for:

• Muscular Strength

• Muscular Endurance

• Muscular Tension

• Muscular Movements

The ability to change direction at speed with control is the definition for:

• Speed

• Coordination

• Agility

• Strength

Here is part of the definition to Reaction time. Select the missing word to complete the definition.

The time taken to ....................to a stimulus

• React

• Respond

• Reflect

• Recall

Strength x speed (maximal force performed at speed)

is the definition for:

• Flexibility

• Power

• Strength

• Cardiovascular Endurance

Define Flexibility.....

• The range of movement of a joint

• The movement that occurs at a muscle

• Being able to complete the splits

• The range of movement in sport

The ability to maintain equilibrium, whether stationary or moving is the definition for:

• Balance

• Dynamic movements

• Static movements

• Coordination

The ability to use two or more body parts together with control is the definition for:

• Speed

• Power

• Coordination

• Cardiovascular fitness