definition: the ability of the cardiorespiratory system to
work efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to
working muscles during sustained physical activity.
Speed
definition: distance divided by the time taken. Speed is
measured in metres per second (m/s). The faster an
athlete runs over a given distance, the greater their
speed
Sports that require good
sports could be :100m sprints ,
rugby and football
Usain Bolt
Muscular Strength
definition: the maximum
force (in kg or N) that can be
generated by a muscle or
muscle group.
Cardiovascular Endurance
definition: the ability of the
cardiorespiratory system to
work efficiently, supplying
nutrients and oxygen to
working muscles during
sustained physical activity.
Examples of sports that require
good cardiovascular endurance
could be , long distance running
, rowing , netball and football
matches
Mo Farah
Body Composition
definition: the relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass
(vital organs, muscle, bone) in the body.
Ectomorph
A person with a lean and delicate body figure
Useful in long distance events
Sports such as long
distance running , high
jump and gymnasts;
this will enable them
to perform at a higher
ability for their specific
sport
Long distance runner
Mesomorph
Build that is compact and muscular
Micheal Phelps
Sports that would require a mesomorph figure could be
: swimming , sprinting and body builders , this makes it
easier for them to achieve better in their sport
Endomorph
a person with a soft round build and a high proportion of fat
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.
Examples of sports that
require muscular endurance
are : boxing , cycling and
gymnastics (ring routines)