Monday, 27 September 2010

Fitness testing and training - components of fitness!







power = the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movements. The two components of power are strength and speed.










reaction time = Reaction time is the interval time between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of the muscular response to that stimulus. A primary factor affecting a response is the number of possible stimuli, each requiring their own response, that are presented.










balance = the ability to control the body's position, either stationary (e.g. a handstand) or while moving (e.g. a gymnastics stunt)










co-ordination = the ability to integrate the above listed components so that effective movements are achieved.










agility = the ability to perform a series of explosive power movements in rapid succession in opposing directions (e.g. ZigZag running or cutting movements)












speed = the quickness of movement of a limb, whether this is the legs of a runner or the arm of the shot putter. Speed is an integral part of every sport and can be expressed as any one of, or combination of, the following: maximum speed, elastic strength (power) and speed endurance.










c.v endurance  =  the heart's ability to deliver blood to working muscles and their ability to use it (e.g. running or cycling long distances)










muscular endurance = a single muscle's ability to perform sustained work (e.g. rowing or cycling)










stength = the ability to exert a force against a resistance.












flexibility = the ability to achieve an extended range of motion without being impeded by excess tissue, i.e. fat or muscle (e.g. executing a leg split)


















here is a video clip of a multistage fitness test...










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