Fitness principles grade 7 2018 GYM study

Coordination

The ability to to integrate movements or to use two or more body parts together smoothly while performing a task

Agility

The ability to change direction accurately and quickly while moving rapidly

Muscular endurance

The ability to repeat, continue or persist in strenuous tasks using the muscles for a long period of time

Muscular strength

The ability of a muscle to exert a force one time against a resistance

Speed

The ability to move quickly in order to cover a distance in a short period of time

Flexibility

The ability to move the body joints through a full range of motion

Reaction Time

The amount of time it takes to move after realizing the need to act after a stimulus

Power

The ability to to exert a maximal contraction during one explosive act quickly

Balance

The ability to maintain a steady and stable position while stationary or moving

Cardiovascular endurance

The ability of the heart,blood vessels, and lungs to supply oxygen and necessary fuel to the muscles during long periods of continuous exercise.