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28 Cards in this Set
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Agility
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the ability to rapidly change position or direction of the body
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balance
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the ability to maintain equilibrium against the force of gravity
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static balance
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the ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary
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dynamic balance
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ability to maintain equilibrium while in motion
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cardiorespiratory fitness
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ability to repeatedly perform large muscle, whole body physical activities of submaximal intensity
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flexibility
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the ability to move the body joints through a maximum range of motion without undue strain
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relative flexibility
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tests relative to a specific body part length
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absolute flexibility
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tests that do not take into account body length or size, only raw data
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muscular strength
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the ability of a muscle or group to exert maximum force
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dynamic strength
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force exerted by a muscle group as a body part moves
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static strength
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force exerted against an immovable object
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dynamic muscular endurance
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the ability of a muscle or group to resist fatigue and make repeated submaximal contractions
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static muscle endurance
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ability to maintain sustained force on an object over time
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muscular power
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ability to generate maximum force in the fastest possible time
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anthropometry
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the measurement of the structure and proportions of the body
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somatotyping
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body typing
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body composition
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description of one's fat and lean tissue masses
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lean body weight
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total weight less fat mass
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overfat
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when an individual has more fat than desirable norms
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ectomorph
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slender with light frame
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mesomorph
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athletic body type, broad shoulders and thin waist
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endomorph
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thick, short limbs
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BMI
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describes relationship between height and weight
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waist-to-hip ratio
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indicator of risk factors
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fitness
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emotional, mental, spiritual, social and physical wellness
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physical fitness
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capacity for sustained physical activity without excessive fatigue
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health related physical fitness
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the ability to engage in vigorous tasks and leisure activities
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skill related physical fitness
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athletic performance related fitness
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