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22 Cards in this Set
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Cardiovascular Fitness |
The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time. |
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Muscular Strength |
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance. |
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Muscular Endurance |
The ability to use the voluntary muscles many times without getting tired. |
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Flexibility |
The range of movement at a joint.
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Body Composition |
The percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone. |
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Power |
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly. Speed x Strength = Power |
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Coordination |
The ability to use two or more body parts together. |
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Reaction Time |
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement. |
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Agility |
The ability to change position of the body quickly and to control the movement of the whole body. |
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Balance |
The ability to retain the centre of mass of the body above the base of support with reference to static, dynamic conditions of movement, shape and orientation. |
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Speed |
The differential rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time. |
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Exercise |
A form of physical activity which maintains or improves health and/or physical fitness. |
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Health |
A state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. |
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Fitness |
The ability to meet the demands of the environment. |
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Performance |
How well a task is completed. |
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Influences: People |
Family, peers, role models. |
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Influences: Image |
Fashion, media |
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Influences: Cultural |
Age, disability, gender, race |
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Influences: Resources |
Availability, location, access, time |
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Influences: Health |
Illness |
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Influences: Socio-Economic |
Cost, status |
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Healthy, Active Lifestyle |
A lifestyle that contributes positively to physical, social and mental wellbeing, and includes regular exercise and physical activity. |
