AS PE Health, Exercise and Fitness Flashcards

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What is the definition of fitness

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Ability to cope with everyday demands of the environment.

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What is the definition of health?

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A state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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What components of fitness are considered to be concerned with physiological factors?

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Health related components (SSSFP).
Stamina (Cardio respiratory endurance, Muscular endurance), strength, speed, power, flexibility.
These components may have an impact on a performers health and are concerned with how the body’s systems work.

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Which components of fitness are said to be concerned with neuromuscular factors?

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Skill related components (CRAB)
Coordination, reaction time, agility, balance)
These components allow a performer to successfully perform a skill

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Name the three types of strength

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Static strength (applying force to an immovable object)
Dynamic strength (repeated contraction and relaxation of a muscle group)
Explosive strength (rapid and maximal contraction of muscle fibres)
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What is the definition of speed?

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The rate at which the body is moved from one place to another

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The range of movement around a joint refers to which component of fitness?

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Flexibility

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What is the definition of balance?

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A state of stability or equilibrium achieved by keeping the body’s mass over the base of its support.

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What are the two types of balance?

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Static balance - a handstand in gymnastics

Dynamic balance - a cartwheel completed on the beam in gymnastics

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What component is defined as a balanced and effective interaction of movements or body actions?

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Coordination

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Agility is defined as…

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The ability to change the body’s direction efficiently and under control

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Power is defined as….

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The rapid application of muscular force. Strength and speed combined (speed x strength)

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What is the definition of reaction time?

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The time taken from the start of the stimulus to the start of the response

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What is the definition of stamina?

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Ability to delay the onset of fatigue

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What are the two types of endurance (stamina)?

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Cardio-respiratory endurance - efficiency of the lungs and the cardiovascular system in getting oxygen to the muscles over a period of activity.
Muscular endurance - the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repetitive contractions over a period of time

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What four lifestyle choices can seriously affect levels of health and performance?

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Smoking
Poor diet (unbalanced - excess of fat / lack of nutrients)
Lack of exercise or physical activity
Drinking high amounts of alcohol regularly
(Anything in moderation is ok, excessive amounts cause concern)

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Can a person be fit and unhealthy?

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Yes. They may have an illness like flu or depression but still be able to train to maintain fitness levels