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22 Cards in this Set
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Fitness |
to be able to cope with the demands made during an individuals day to day life. |
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Health-related fitness |
An umbrella term for the combimnation of physiological factors that enable an individual to cope with the demands of their life, may also have an effect upon their health. |
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Skill-related fitness |
neuromuscular factorsthat enable an individual to successfully perform skills or techniques. |
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Stamina |
ability to sustain stressful physical exertion for a period of time. |
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Aerobic capacity |
How efficiently the body can take in, transport and use oxygen. |
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Strength |
The ability to overcome a resistance. This may be explosive, static or dynamic. |
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Speed |
the rate at which the body is moved from one place to another. |
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muscular endurance |
the ability of a muscles to perform repetitive contractions over a period of time. |
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Flexibility |
The range of movement around a joint. |
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Power |
The rapid application of muscular force. Strength and speed combined. |
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Agility |
The ability to change the body's direction efficiently and under control. |
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Balance |
A state of stability of equilibrum achieved by keeping the centre of mass over or within the base of support. |
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Coordination |
A balanced and effective interaction of movements or body actions. |
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Reaction time |
The time taken from the start of the stimulus to the start of the response. |
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Basal metabolic rate(BMR) |
The rate at which your body can use energy. This depends on gender, age and physique. |
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Body mass index |
Indication of height to weight ratio. A high body mass index indicates obesity. |
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Seven food classes |
Protein, Carbohydrates, Minerals, Vitamins, Fibre, Water and Fats |
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Carbohydrate |
Group of foods containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in the same proportion as found in water (hydrate). used as principal source of energy by the body. |
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Glucose |
Carbohydrate found in the blood |
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Glycogen |
Carbohydrates found in the liver and muscles. |
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Fat |
Group of foods containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen; used as an energy source during rest and low intensity exercise. |
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Protein |
Complex group of amino acid containing foods. Used for growth and repair and as a minor energy source. |
