COMPONENTS OF FITNESS
Across
- 2. The ability to meet the demands of the environment
- 3. The ability to retain the centre of mass above the base of support when stationary or moving.
- 7. The ability to use strength at speed. This helps athletes to jump high, throw far or sprint quickly.
- 8. The range of movement possible at a joint. It helps performers to stretch and reach further
- 10. The differential rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time or how quickly an individual can move. This helps all games players to move into position or get away from opponents quickly.
- 11. The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance. It helps sportspeople to hit, tackle and hit.
- 12. time The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement. This helps swimmers to make a fast start.
- 14. How a person feels about life and how effectively they can function
Down
- 1. The ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time
- 4. The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle or bone. It helps sportspeople depending on the type of sport they play.
- 5. The ability to use two or more body parts together. This helps all athletes to move smoothly and quickly especially when also having to control a ball.
- 6. The ability to change the position of the body quickly and with control. This helps team players dodge their opponents.
- 9. The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without becoming tired. It helps sportspeople to sprint or repeat quick actions for longer.
- 13. A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being; not merely the absence of illness or infirmity.