AS PE Health, Exercise and Fitness

Question 0

What is the definition of fitness

Answer 0

Ability to cope with everyday demands of the environment.

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Name the three types of strength

Answer 4

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)

Question 5

What is the definition of speed?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Flexibility

Question 7

What is the definition of balance?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What are the two types of balance?

Answer 8

Static balance - a handstand in gymnastics

Dynamic balance - a cartwheel completed on the beam in gymnastics

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Coordination

Question 10

Agility is defined as…

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Power is defined as….

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is the definition of reaction time?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What is the definition of stamina?

Answer 13

Ability to delay the onset of fatigue

Question 14

What are the two types of endurance (stamina)?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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)

Question 16

Can a person be fit and unhealthy?

Answer 16

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