CFE study guide Flashcards
What is Man-to-Man defense?
Man to man defense is when each person guards a specific person
What is Zone defense?
Zone defense is when each person guards a particular area, or zone.
What is the definition of Coordination?
The ability to use your senses together with your body parts, or to use two or more body parts together.
What is the definition of Agility?
The ability to change body position and direction quickly and efficiently.
What is the definition of Balance?
Te ability to maintain the body in proper equilibrium.
What is the definition of Speed?
The ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time.
What is the definition of Power?
The ability to use strength quickly; By combining power, speed and force.
What is the definition of Reaction Time?
The amount of time it takes to move once you realize the need to act.
What is the purpose of a Warm-Up?
A warm-up increases blood flow to the working muscles bringing more oxygen and nutrients to them, increases their temperature which helps with flexibility and decreases the chance of joint and muscle injury. A warm-up is important because it prepares the muscles for work load to come.
Why is Stretching an important part of a Warm-up?
It decreases the chances of injury and helps with performance because the muscles are more flexible.
What is the purpose of a Cool-Down?
A cool-down allows the body enough time to gradually transition from intense movements to normal daily activity.
Why is Stretching an important part of a Cool-Down?
It helps the muscles recover and return to their normal state
What are Heat Cramps?
They are the mildest type of heat illness that causes painful muscle spasms due to electrolyte imbalances.
What should you do when you have Heat Cramps?
Drink an Electrolyte Solution. (Gatorade)
What is Heat Exhaustion?
It is when a person sweats a lot and doesn’t drink enough fluids or take in enough electrolytes or both.
