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Physical Training

Components of fitness

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Overview

Agility, balance, cardiovascular endurance, coordination, flexibility, muscular endurance, power, reaction time, strength and speed, with worked examples and the demands of different sports.

What you need to know

Answer each one before you reveal it.

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Key term

What is agility?

Key term

What is balance?

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What is cardiovascular endurance?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    What is agility?

    Model answer

    Agility is the ability to change direction quickly while keeping control of the body. A rugby player needs agility to sidestep a tackle.

  2. 2

    What is balance?

    Model answer

    Balance is the ability to keep the centre of mass over the base of support. A gymnast needs balance to hold a handstand on the beam.

  3. 3

    What is cardiovascular endurance?

    Model answer

    Cardiovascular endurance, or aerobic power, is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles. A marathon runner relies on it throughout a race.

  4. 4

    What is coordination?

    Model answer

    Coordination is the ability to use two or more body parts together smoothly and efficiently. A tennis player coordinates hand and eye to strike the ball.

  5. 5

    What is flexibility?

    Model answer

    Flexibility is the range of movement possible at a joint. A hurdler needs flexibility at the hip to clear each hurdle.

  6. 6

    What is muscular endurance?

    Model answer

    Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to contract repeatedly without tiring. A rower needs it to keep pulling the oar.

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