CHAPER 3 physical training Key Definitions Flashcards
Health
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Fitness
the ability to meet or cope with the demands of the environment
Agility
the ability to move or change direction quickly, at speed, while maintaining control
Balance
maintaining the centre of the mass over the base of support
-static or dynamic balance
Cardiovascular endurance
also known as aerobic power
the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the workinh muscles
Coordination
ability to use two or more different body parts, smoothly and efficiently
Flexibility
the range of movement possible at a joint
Muscular endurance
ability of muscle/s tp undergo repeated contractions, avoding fatigue
Power
the product of strength and speed
power= strength x speed
Reaction time
time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
Strength
the sbility to overcome resistance 4 types: maximal static explosive dynamic
Speed
the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
speed=distance/time
Quantitive data
data that involves numbers
focuses on measuring things
Qualitative data
involves peoples opinions
focuses on understanding things
Principles of training
Specificity—> making training sport specific
Progressive—> gradually increasing
Overload—> increasing the stress placed on the body during training
Reversibility—> fitness levels are lost when you stop exercising
Tedium —> boredom when training the same way every time
