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Chapter 3a (Components of fitness (Flexibility The range of movements…
Chapter 3a
Health can be defined as a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being not just being free from illness or diseases
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Components of fitness
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Muscular endurance The ability of a muscle group to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue The product of strength and speed Power = Strength x Speed Marathon running
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Speed The time it takes to cover a distance or perform a movement Speed = Distance / Time 100m sprint
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Dynamic strength The repeated contractions caused a limb to carry out repeated movement Marathon running
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Static strength The ability to hold a body art in a static position/ The max force applied to an immoveable object Rugby
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Components of fitness
Agility The ability to move and change direction quickly and at speed, whilst maintaining control (Illinois agility run) Football ( Tackling )
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Balance maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support : Static - Whilst still Dynamic - Whilst moving Gymnastics ( Beam )
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Cardiovascular Endurance The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles. ( Links to stamina ) Marathon running
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Co-Ordination The ability to use 2 or more parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently Tennis
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Links between health and fitness : Fitness gives a good starting point, the healthier you are the easier it is to become fit this works vice versa
