What is the ability to combine several distinct movement patterns to a singular distinct movement?

The following ten general physical skills were developed by Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans. Over time they have become widely recognised by exercise physiologists as the most effective criteria by which to measure and demonstrate fitness in an individual.

Our aim is to improve our body’s total fitness and as a result develop our ability to perform any given task. Training focuses on building each component, at times this may mean only maintaing one aspect so that others can make up ground. Complete fitness, not specific fitness is our goal.

1. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance – The ability of the body’s systems to gather, process and deliver oxygen.

2. Stamina – The ability of the body’s systems to process. deliver, store and utilize energy.

3. Strength – The ability of a muscular unit or combination of muscular units to apply force.

4. Flexibility – The ability to maximise the range of motion at a given joint.

5. Power – The ability of a muscular unit or combination of muscular units to apply maximum force in minimum time.

6. Speed – The ability to minimise the time cycle of a repeated movement.

7. Coordination – The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.

8. Agility – The ability to minimise transition time from one movement pattern to another.

9. Balance – The ability to control the placement of the body’s centre of gravity in relation to its support base.

10. Accuracy – The ability to control movement in any given direction at any given intensity.

We use the template below to graphically represent the results. We can see where development is required and how our fitness is balanced.

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The Ten General Physical Skills

What truly is fitness? Encompassing ten skills, fitness encompasses a combination these ten attributes. Focusing solely on one, or a combination of a few, creates specialization that is required for elite athletics. However, for those looking to simply improve their lives and be healthier, all ten should be included in your overall fitness program.

  1. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance – The ability of body systems to gather, process, and deliver oxygen.
  2. Stamina – The ability of body systems to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy.
  3. Strength – The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply force.
  4. Flexibility – the ability to maximize the range of motion at a given joint.
  5. Power – The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply maximum force in minimum time.
  6. Speed – The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.
  7. Coordination – The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.
  8. Agility – The ability to minimize transition time from one movement pattern to another.
  9. Balance – The ability to control the placement of the bodies center of gravity in relation to its support base.
  10. Accuracy – The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.

(Thanks to Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans of Dynamax and The CrossFit Journal)

What truly is fitness? Encompassing ten skills, fitness encompasses a combination these ten attributes. Focusing solely on one, or a combination of a few, creates specialization that is required for elite athletics. However, for those looking to simply improve their lives and be healthier, all ten should be included in your overall fitness program.

  1. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance – The ability of body systems to gather, process, and deliver oxygen.
  2. Stamina – The ability of body systems to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy.
  3. Strength – The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply force.
  4. Flexibility – the ability to maximize the range of motion at a given joint.
  5. Power – The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply maximum force in minimum time.
  6. Speed – The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.
  7. Coordination – The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.
  8. Agility – The ability to minimize transition time from one movement pattern to another.
  9. Balance – The ability to control the placement of the bodies center of gravity in relation to its support base.
  10. Accuracy – The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.

(Thanks to Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans of Dynamax and The CrossFit Journal)

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What is the ability to combine several distinct movement patterns to a singular distinct movement?

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What is the ability to combine movements of several body parts?

Coordination – The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.

What is the ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity?

Accuracy: The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.

What do you call the ability to move your body parts quickly while at the same time applying the maximum force of your muscles?

Power is the ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the muscles. Power is a combination of both speed and muscular strength.

What fitness component refers to the ability of the body or body parts to move fast?

Agility is defined as “a skill-related component of physical fitness that relates to the ability to rapidly change the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy.”