Lesson 11: Basic Principles of Sports Physiology (Part 2 of 7)

Condition

1. Adaptation2. Endurance

3. Strength

4. Flexibility

5. Speed

6. Coordination

Endurance is generally understood to be an athlete’s ability to resist an urge to release the strain of an applied load for as long a period of time as possible. This includes both cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

Types of endurance:

• Overall and localized endurance ( musculature involved)
• General and specialized endurance ( the particular sports activity)
• Aerobic and anaerobic endurance (energy provision*)
• Short-, middle- and long-term endurance (length of time)
• Strength-, speed-strength and speed endurance ( main aspects of motor function)