health
a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
fitness
the ability to meet the demands of the environment
agility
the ability to move and change directopn quickly, at speed, with control
balance
the ability to keep the body stable by maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support
coordination
the ability to move two or more body parts together, smoothly and efficiently
flexibility
the range of movement possible at a joint
reaction time
the amount of time taken to respond to presentation of a stimulus
speed
the maximum rate at which an individual can perform a movement to cover a set distance
cardiovascular endurance
the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles for a prolonged period of time
muscular endurance
the ability of muscle groups to perform repeated contractions for a prolonged period of time
power
the product of strength and speed (also known as explosive strength)
strength
the ability to overcome resistance
maximal strength
greatest force possible in a single action
static strength
the amount of force exerted against an immoveable object
explosive strength
the amount of force exerted in one quick movement
dynamic strength
the amount of force exerted repeatedly by working muscles