chapter 1 definitions

Question 1

define health

Answer 1

complete state of mental, social and physical wellbeing and not just absense of disease

Question 2

define fitness

Answer 2

the ability to carry out everyday tasks without becoming overly tired

Question 3

define wellbeing

Answer 3

the combination of mental and social elements that contribute to a persons sense of fulfilment

Question 4

define HRF

Answer 4

5 components essential to maintain a persons health and a complete state of physical wellbeing

Question 5

define PRF

Answer 5

6 components to help enhance performance in physical activity

Question 6

cardiorespiratory endurance

Answer 6

the ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles over a sustained period of time
test- cooper run

Question 7

muscular strength

Answer 7

the amount of force a muscle can exert in one maximum effort`
test - push up

Question 8

Flexibility

Answer 8

the range of motion around a joint
test- sit and reach

Question 9

body composition

Answer 9

the percentage of body weight which is fat muscle and bones
test- body fat calliper

Question 10

3 somatotypes

Answer 10

ectomorph
mesomorph
endomorph

Question 11

ectomorph

Answer 11

fast metabolism
low musculature
low body fat

Question 12

mesomorph

Answer 12

moderate metabolism
high musculature
moderate body fat

Question 13

endomorph

Answer 13

slow metabolism
low musculature
high body fat

Question 14

agility

Answer 14

the ability to change direction and speed at which you are travelling quickly and efficiently
test - ilinois agility test

Question 15

balance

Answer 15

the ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary and dynamic
test- stork balance

Question 16

coordination

Answer 16

the ability to move 2 or more body parts in a controlled smooth efficient way
test- alternative hand ball test

Question 17

power

Answer 17

the ability to perform a maximal effort in a short period of time P= force x velocity
test- vertical jump

Question 18

reaction time

Answer 18

how quickly your brain can initiate a response to stimulus
test- ruler drop

Question 19

speed

Answer 19

how fast your body is moving in relation to time
test- 30m sprint

Question 20

define needs analysis

Answer 20

the process of determining what qualities are necessary for the sport and/or athlete

Question 21

define test battery

Answer 21

a series of tests designed to evaluate the physiological demands of a sport or physical activity

Question 22

factors affecting fitness testing

Answer 22

specificity - test has to match component
valid - accurately measures what its supposed to
reliable - measurements must be consistent
standardised - test conditions are replicable

Question 23

define Vo2 max

Answer 23

maximal rate of oxygen a performers body is able to use during exercise

Question 24

muscular endurance

Answer 24

the ability of a muscle/muscle group to generate force repeatedly without fatiguing