Activity Analysis revision Flashcards
What are the 12 fitness components?
Muscular power Muscular strength Muscular endurance Coordination Body composition Anaerobic capacity Aerobic power Flexibility Agility Balance Speed Reaction time
Muscular power definition
Refers to the ability to exert a force rapidly over a short period of time. It is the explosive aspect of strength.
Muscular strength definition
Refers to the maximal force that can be generated by one muscle group in one maximal effort.
Muscular endurance
Refers to the ability of a muscle/muscle group to perform repeated contractions for an extended period of time.
Coordination definition
Ability to use the body’s senses to execute motor skills smoothly and accurately.
Body composition definition
Refers to the proportion of body weight derived from fat compared to the proportion of weight derived from lean tissue.
Anaerobic capacity definition
The total amount of work done by the anaerobic system to produce ATP.
Aerobic power definition
Aerobic power is the rate of energy release by processes that depend on oxygen
Flexibility definition
The capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion. It reflects the ability of the muscle to stretch.
Agility definition
Ability to change direction rapidly and accurately
Balance definition
Ability to stay in control of body movements
Speed definition
Rate of motion of a body part.
Reaction definition
Refers to the time taken for the body to react to an external stimulus.
Factors affecting muscular power
Length of muscle fibres
Force generated
Velocity that muscle fibres lengthen/shorten at
Factors affecting muscular strength
Muscle and fibre type
Speed of action
Muscle fibre length
Factors affecting muscular endurance
Fatigue
Fibre type
Age and gender
Factors affecting coordination
Expertise
Stage of development
Factors affecting body composition
Excess body fat
Gender and age
Factors affecting anaerobic capacity
Age and gender
Factors affecting aerobic power
Concentration of oxidative enzymes
Size and number of mitochondria
Blood volume and cardiac output
Blood flow to working muscles
Factors affecting flexibility
Joint type
Muscle and body temperature
Factors affecting agility
Flexibility
Age
Neuromuscular control
Factors affecting balance
Age
Injury
Factors affecting speed
Muscle fibre
Reaction time
Age and gender
Factors affecting reaction time
Intensity
Age
5 reasons for fitness testing
Determining fitness component strengths and weaknesses
Establishing a baseline
Motivation
Selection criteria for employment such as police
Identifying specific attributes
What is a PAR-Q and its importance?
A PAR-Q is a pre-exercise screening questionnaire, which determines a persons readiness for fitness testing. It is important for identifying potential health risks.
How is a test valid?
It measures what it claims to
How is a test reliable?
It produces consistent results under similar conditions
What is the difference between lab testing and field testing?
Lab testing is done in a lab/advanced facility, generally done for individual testing, whereas field testing is completed in a field environment, such as a sports field/court, and can test multiple athletes at once.