Also known as -
cardiorespiratory fitness,
cardiorespiratory endurance, or
aerobic fitness.
Definition: the ability of the
cardiorespiratory system to
work efficiently, supplying
nutrients and oxygen to working
muscles during sustained
physical activity.
Cardiovascular
system (circulatory system –
comprising the heart, blood, and
blood vessels) and the
respiratory system (lungs and
airways)
Responsible for the uptake of
oxygen from the air we breathe,
the transport of nutrients and
oxygen around the body and the
removal of waste products
including carbon dioxide.
Found in- Long distance
anything e.g. Swimming,
Cycling, Running etc.
Muscular Endurance
Definition – the ability of the
muscular system to work
efficiently, where a muscle can
continue contracting over a period
of time against a light to
moderate fixed resistance load.
Used in sports such as
Skiing, Rowing, Rugby,
Gymnastics etc.
Flexibility
Definition – Having an adequate
range of motion in all joints of the
body; the ability to move a joint
fluidly through its complete range
of movement.
Found in - Gymnastics, Dance,
Freestyle Snowboarding etc
Speed
Definition – How quickly an
athlete can cover a distance.
The faster an athlete runs over
a given distance, the greater
their speed
Distance (Metres) divided by the time
taken (Seconds). Speed is measured in
metres per second (m/s).
Found in - Nearly every sport to
some degree, especially short
distance runs
3 types of speed
accelerative speed
(sprints up to 30
metres)
pure speed (sprints up
to 60 metres)
speed endurance (sprints
with short recovery period
in-between)
Muscular Strength
Definition – the maximum force
(in kg or Newtons) that can be generated
by a muscle or muscle group.
Found in sports such as
Rugby, Weight lifting etc
Body Composition
Definition – the relative ratio of
fat mass to fat-free mass (vital
organs, muscle, bone) in the
body.