Lesson Vocabulary (English)
agility                                         The ability to quickly change the position of the body and to control the body's movements.

balance                                     The ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving.

body fatness                             The percentage of body weight that is made up of fat.

cardiovascular fitness         Ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to function efficiently when a person exercises the body.

coordination                          The ability to use the senses together with the body parts or to use two or more body parts together.

flexibility                                 The ability to move the joints through a full range of motion; part of the FITT (frequency, intensity, type, and time) formula.

health-related physical fitness

Parts of physical fitness that help a person stay healthy; these include cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, muscular endurance, strength, and healthy  percentage of body fat.

hypokinetic conditions     Health problems or illnesses that are caused partly by a lack of regular physical activity.

muscular endurance         The ability to use your muscles many times without tiring.

power                                     The ability to use strength quickly.

reaction time                     The amount of time it takes a person to move once he or she realizes the need to act.

skill-related physical fitness                     Parts of fitness that help a person perform well in sports and activities that require certain skills. Includes agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed.

speed                                                                   The ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short time.

strength                                                             The amount of force a muscle can produce.