chapter 1 definitions Flashcards
define health
complete state of mental, social and physical wellbeing and not just absense of disease
define fitness
the ability to carry out everyday tasks without becoming overly tired
define wellbeing
the combination of mental and social elements that contribute to a persons sense of fulfilment
define HRF
5 components essential to maintain a persons health and a complete state of physical wellbeing
define PRF
6 components to help enhance performance in physical activity
cardiorespiratory endurance
the ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles over a sustained period of time
test- cooper run
muscular strength
the amount of force a muscle can exert in one maximum effort`
test - push up
Flexibility
the range of motion around a joint
test- sit and reach
body composition
the percentage of body weight which is fat muscle and bones
test- body fat calliper
3 somatotypes
ectomorph
mesomorph
endomorph
ectomorph
fast metabolism
low musculature
low body fat
mesomorph
moderate metabolism
high musculature
moderate body fat
endomorph
slow metabolism
low musculature
high body fat
agility
the ability to change direction and speed at which you are travelling quickly and efficiently
test - ilinois agility test
balance
the ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary and dynamic
test- stork balance
coordination
the ability to move 2 or more body parts in a controlled smooth efficient way
test- alternative hand ball test
power
the ability to perform a maximal effort in a short period of time P= force x velocity
test- vertical jump
reaction time
how quickly your brain can initiate a response to stimulus
test- ruler drop
speed
how fast your body is moving in relation to time
test- 30m sprint
define needs analysis
the process of determining what qualities are necessary for the sport and/or athlete
define test battery
a series of tests designed to evaluate the physiological demands of a sport or physical activity
factors affecting fitness testing
specificity - test has to match component
valid - accurately measures what its supposed to
reliable - measurements must be consistent
standardised - test conditions are replicable
define Vo2 max
maximal rate of oxygen a performers body is able to use during exercise
muscular endurance
the ability of a muscle/muscle group to generate force repeatedly without fatiguing