Physical Education - Fitness Terminology Fitness - Good health and physical condition enabling a person to have the highest quality of life.

Speed - the maximal velocity that can be reached by part or all of the body. Agility - the ability to rapidly change the body’s momentum from one direction to another. Strength - the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert maximal force. Flexibility - (ROM) Range of movement (motion) in a joint or group of joints.

Power- the ability, strength, and capacity to do something. Strength Endurance- the ability of your muscles to repeat submaximal contractions without fatigue Plyometrics - exercise involving repeated rapid stretching(loading) and contracting of muscles (as by jumping and rebounding) to increase muscle power - fast, powerful movements Sport specific - training that pertains to a specific sport or activity

Repitition - One complete movement of an exercise. Set - Fixed number of repetitions. For example, 10 repetitions may make up one set.

Components of Fitness: Aerobic/cardiovascular endurance Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Body composition

Benefits of Muscular Strength & Endurance Strong muscle fibers and tendons Increases metabolism Create and maintain good posture Reduce fatigue Prevent injuries Prevent back problems (core)

Benefits of Stretching Increases range of motion Reduced risk of injury Prevents and reduces muscle soreness Increases speed Improves athletic performance Improves body awareness Improves circulation Feels good - relaxes you

FITT Principle Frequency - how often you are exercising Intensity - how much effort are you putting into your exercising (%) Type - what type of exercise are you doing Time - how long are you exercising