Age and Gender Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six factors which alter our performance as we age?
A
Strength Flexibility Reaction times Experience Injury and disease Oxygen capacity
2
Q
Why does strength decrease from middle age onwards?
A
Protein levels and muscle mass fall
3
Q
Sports which involve which skills can be competed by old and young on a level playing field?
A
Accuracy and concentration
4
Q
List at least four ways in which men and women vary physically
A
Men have longer, heavier bones
Women have a wider and flatter pelvis
Women carry more body fat
A womens menstrual cycle affects performance
Women more flexible due to lower muscle mass
Girls reach their physical maturity, 3-4 years earlier
