Physical Fitness and Wellness Quiz #1 Exam Questions and Answers With Complete Solutions!

5 Health Related Components of Fitness - ANSWER-Cardiovascular endurance Strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Body Composition Cardiovascular Endurance - ANSWER-ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time. Requires a strong heart, healthy lungs, and clear blood vessels to supply oxygen (measured by pacer test & one mile run) Strength - ANSWER-the amount of force you can put forth with your muscles. (measured by push-ups and curl-ups maxing out) Muscular Endurance - ANSWER-the ability to use the muscles, which are attached to the bones, many times without getting tired (measured same as strength but # of reps) Flexibility - ANSWER-the ability to use your joints fully through a wide range of motion. (measured by sit and reach test) Body Composition - ANSWER-is the percentage of body weight that is fat compared to other body tissue, such as bone and muscle. (measured by the % body fat test) 5 skill related components of fitness - ANSWER-agility balance coordination reaction time speed Agility - ANSWER-the ability to change position of your body quickly and to control the movement of your whole body Balance - ANSWER-the ability to keep an upright posture while standing or moving Coordination - ANSWER-Ability to use your senses together with your body parts or to use two or more body parts together Power - ANSWER-ability to do strength performances quickly. Involves both strength and speed