components of fitness.

Question 1

Define the term health

Answer 1

A complete state of physical, emotional and social well-being.

Question 2

Name the 5 health-related components of fitness.

Answer 2

(BEEFS) Body Composition, Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular endurance, Flexibility, Muscular Strength

Question 3

Name the 5 skill-related components of fitness.

Answer 3

(BPCARS) Balance, Power, Co-ordination, Reaction time, Speed.

Question 4

Define cardiovascular endurance, use an example of an athlete who would use it.

Answer 4

Cardiovascular endurance is the ability to work the whole body for long periods of time, providing oxygen through aerobic respiration to prevent fatigue, and nutrients that the athlete will be able to use to efficiently supply the body with energy for long periods of time . A marathon runner.

Question 5

Define muscular endurance, use an example of an athlete who would use it.

Answer 5

Muscular endurance is the ability to use muscles or a group of muscles for a long period of time. This means that the athlete is able to repeatedly contract their muscles over a long period of time. Combat athletes, tennis players and long distance runners.

Question 6

Define muscular strength, use an example of an athlete who would use it.

Answer 6

The ability to exert force on an object. This means that the athlete has the ability to push, pull or apply force over opponents or objects. Weight lifters, Shot put, Javelin.

Question 7

Define body composition, use an example of an athlete who would use it.

Answer 7

The ratio of muscle, bone and fat. This means that the certain athletes require different levels of muscle and fat to hit their optimum performance. Rugby.

Question 8

Define flexibility, use an example of an athlete who would use it.

Answer 8

The range of movements possible at a joint. This allows athletes to reach the desired shape without injury or pain. Gymnasts

Question 9

Name the fitness tests for cardiovascular fitness.

Answer 9

Cooper-Run, Harvard Step Test.

Question 10

Name the fitness test for muscular strength.

Answer 10

Handgrip Dynamometer Test

Question 11

Name the fitness test for muscular endurance.

Answer 11

1 minute-press up/sit-up

Question 12

Name the fitness test for flexibility

Answer 12

Sit and reach test.

Question 13

Define balance.

Answer 13

The ability to obtain a centre of mass over a stable bass of support.

Question 14

How does balance help athletes? Use a sporting example.

Answer 14

It helps them maintain their position and prevents them from falling over at a speed. This can be seen through the drive in sprinting.

Question 15

What is the fitness test for balance.

Answer 15

Stork Test.

Question 16

Define power. Use the equation.

Answer 16

The ability to exert strength at speed. Power = Strength x Speed.

Question 17

How does power help athletes? Use a sporting example.

Answer 17

It means that in explosive events, like jumping, it allows them to jump higher and further. In boxing it allows them to throw a punch faster and harder.

Question 18

What is the fitness test for power?

Answer 18

Vertical jump.

Question 19

Define Co-ordination.

Answer 19

The ability to use more than one body part together.

Question 20

How does co-ordination help athletes? Use a sporting example.

Answer 20

It allows athletes to produce complex actions from a number of smaller movements. For example hand-eye co-ordination when throwing and catching in cricket.

Question 21

What is the fitness test for co-ordination?

Answer 21

30 Second wall-toss.

Question 22

Define agility.

Answer 22

The ability to change directions at speed with control.

Question 23

How does agility help athletes? Use a sporting example.

Answer 23

It helps games players (e.g basketballers, footballers) dodge their opponents or move around them to get closer to the goal.

Question 24

What is the fitness test for agility?

Answer 24

Illinois agility run.

Question 25

Define reaction time.

Answer 25

The time taken between the presentation of a stimulus and the inset of movement.

Question 26

How does reaction time help athletes? Use a sporting example.

Answer 26

It helps them get a head start, e.g a 100m sprinter would need good reaction time in order to take the lead in their race.

Question 27

What is the fitness test for reaction time?

Answer 27

Ruler drop test.

Question 28

Define speed.

Answer 28

The ability to cover a set amount of distance in a set amount of time.

Question 29

How does speed help athletes? Use a sporting example.

Answer 29

It allows them to take the lead in their performance e.g 100m sprinter.

Question 30

What is the fitness test for speed?

Answer 30

30m sprint