Chapter 3- Physical Training Flashcards
Health
The state of complete physical, mental and social well being. Not merely the absence of injury or infirmity.
Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.
Muscular Endurance
The ability to repeatedly use muscles over a long time, with out getting tired
Why is muscular endurance important for racquet sports?
Because in racquet sports you are performing the same movements over and over again especially in your arms and need to be able to do so without fatigue.
Explain how an athlete could have a high level of fitness, but still be unhealthy. (2 marks)
An athlete might have a high level of fitness but train too much (1 mark). This may cause them to get injured- reducing their health (1 mark).
Strength
The amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can apply against a resistance.
Maximal strength. Static strength. Explosive strength. Dynamic strength.
Ms- the most amount of force a muscle group can create in a single movement
Ss- when the muscles don’t move, but still apply a force- e.g. holding a handstand
Es- uses a muscle’s strength in a short, fast burst (similar to power)
Ds- using your strength to move things repeatedly, like muscular endurance
Speed
The rate at which someone is able to move, or to cover a distance in a given amount time.
Power
Power is a combination of speed and strength.
Power = strength x speed
Power is needed in most activities.
Identify 2 examples of a player using power in rugby. (2 marks)
A rugby player uses power to kick the ball a long way (1 mark) and to tackle another player to the ground (1 mark).
Agility
Is the ability to change body position or direction quickly, at speed with control.
Balance
The ability to keep the body’s centre of mass over a bass of support.
Coordination
The ability to move 2 or more parts of the body together, efficiently and accurately.
Suggest 1 reason why a boxer needs good coordination.
Coordination is the ability to move two or more parts of the body together, efficiently and accurately (1 mark). A boxer needs good hand- eye coordination to be able to throw a punch accurately (1 mark).
