Components of fitness Flashcards

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what component of fitness do you need when running for a long period of time?

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Cardiovascular fitness

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what is the definition of muscular strength ?

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your ability to exert force such as when you lift a weight.

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what component of fitness helps you to use involuntary muscles repeatedly?

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Muscular endurance

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what is the definition of flexibility?

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the range of motion of joints to move freely.

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The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone. what component of fitness is this?

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Body composition

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what is the definition of agility?

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The ability to control the movement of the whole body and change position quickly.

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what helps the body to keep stable while at rest of in motion?

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balance

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what helps the ability to use two or more body parts together?

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co-ordination

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what do you need to undertake strength performance quickly?

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power

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what does it mean by reaction time?

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the time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement

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the rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance. what component of fitness is this?

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speed

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what component of fitness is needed in gymnastics when on the beam?

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balance

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what component of fitness is needed when sprinting?

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speed

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in boxing what component of fitness do you need when you throw a strong punch?

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power

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Explain why flexibility is important in badminton

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To allow the player to lunge and return the shuttle effectively

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Define Health…

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A state of complete mental, physical, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.

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Define Exercise…

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A form of physical activity which maintains or improves health and/or physical fitness.

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Define the term fitness…

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Ability to meet the demands of the environment.

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Define Performance…

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How well a task is completed.

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What key term matches this definition:The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time?

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Cardiovascular fitness

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What is the definition of muscular strength?

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The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.

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What is the definition of flexibility?

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The range of movement possible at a joint.

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Define Muscular endurance…

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The ability to use the voluntary muscles many times without getting tired.

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What key term matches the definition:The percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone

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Body composition

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What is the definition of agility?

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The ability to change the position of the body quickly and to control the movement of the whole body.

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Define the key term balance…

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The ability to retain the centre of gravity of the body, above the base of support with reference to static (stationary), or dynamic (changing) conditions of movement, shape and orientation.

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What key term matches the definition:The ability to use two or more body parts together.

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Coordination

28
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What term matches the definition:The ability to undertake strength performance quickly. Power= Strength x speed

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Power

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What is the definition of reaction time?

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The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement.

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Define the key term speed…

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The differential rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time.

31
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How are exercise, health, fitness and performance related?

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Exercise improves health and develops fitness, which enhances performance in physical activities.

32
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Which one of the following performers relies most heavily on a high level of cardiovascular fitness for success?
A: 200m runner
B: 400m runner
C: 800m runner
D: 1500m runner
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D: 1500m runner

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Explain why and when muscular strength is used in Tennis?

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When the player is serving to hit the ball they need muscular strength to hit the ball hard making it harder for their opponent to return it

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Explain why and when muscular endurance is used in Tennis?

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To allow the player to continue playing the same shot, for example a forehand, for the whole game. If they had poor muscular endurance they wouldn’t play as an effective shot when they tired.

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Explain why and when flexibility is used in Tennis?

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when a player stretches to return the ball when it has been played in an area of the court away from them.

36
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When would a table tennis player use speed during a game?

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Moving arm quickly OR playing a fast shot OR return the ball quicklyORMoving body into position quickly e.g. moving across the table quickly to return the ball

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When would a table tennis player use coordination during a game?

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Hitting the ball (any example of named shot e.g. serve)

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Why is speed important to a table tennis player?

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Helps increase the power of the return making it harder for their opponent to hit it backORIn a better position to play a shot, this gives more time and therefore can play a better shotORHelps them reach the ball in time

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Why is coordination important to a table tennis player?

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Allows the correct timing of a shot meaning they do not miss it.ORThey make proper contact with the ball

40
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Briefly explain how a gymnast completing a leap on the beam uses power to complete this skill (2 marks)

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Power is used to gain height/push off/explode from/apply force/jump from the beam (1)This would give the time needed to complete the move (1)

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Briefly explain how a gymnast completing a leap on the beam uses Coordination to complete this skill (2 marks

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Two or more body part moved together to achieve the position/shape/both legs need to be moved together (1)Coordination is used to execute the technique correctly/perform the move well/perform with control/make the position aesthetically pleasing (1)

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Give an example of when a gymnast performing a leap on a beam would need good reaction time (1)

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If a movement did not go to planORIf she slips/loses balance/adjust position so doesn’t fallORIf she quickly had to change her mind about what to do next

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Tai and Aran both play hockey. Cardiovascular fitness is one component of health related exercise that is needed when playing hockey. Briefly explain why Tai and Aran need high levels of cardiovascular fitness to perform well in their sport (2 marks)

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Because hockey lasts a long time/need to work for a long time without getting tired/need efficient oxygen transport system (1)This allows them to maintain quality/level of performance throughout the game (1)

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Tai and Aran both play hockey. Flexibility is one component of health related exercise that is needed when playing hockey. Briefly explain why Tai and Aran need high levels of flexibility to perform well in their sport (2 marks)

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Flexibility helps the player increase/good/high range of movement/allows them to get low/increase reach/stretch further/reduce chance of injury (1)This means they can block/intercept/tackle/perform technique better/reach the ball (1)

45
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Identify a component of health related fitness other than cardiovascular fitness or flexibility that is required when playing hockey

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Muscular strength OR Muscular endurance OR Body composition

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Complete the sentence about Usman’s trainingUsman has a short stride length. To improve his range of movement he works on his …………………………….., a component of health related exercise.

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Flexibility

47
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How does a rugby player who is running towards the opposition with the ball use agility? (1 mark)

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To avoid being tackled by the opponentORTo get past the opponentORChange his direction quickly to get past opponent

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How does a netball player marking a player trying to shoot use balance? (1 mark)

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To maintain centre of gravityORTo stop from falling forward when markingORTo stay in defensive position when trying to make yourself as tall as possible to block the shot

49
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Explain the importance of a component of fitness other than agility and balance for any games player (2 marks)

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POWER- For height/acceleration/force (1)To intercept cross/make shot more difficult to save (1)
REACTION TIME - Shots can be deflected (1)Therefore need to be able to adjust position quickly to save the shot (1)

OR Make quick decisions (1)So opponent has less time to take the ball from you (1)

SPEED - For pace in the game (1)Therefore get into a space for a pass/lose marker (1)

COORDINATION - For hand eye coordination (1)So that the racket makes contact with the shuttle to play an effective shot (1)

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Which one of the following would be most important to a rower 8 minutes into a 12 minute race?
A: Muscular strength
B: Muscular endurance
C: Flexibility
D: Body composition
A

B: Muscular endurance

51
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Identify three components of skill related fitness that would be relevant to all of these performers (3 marks)SprinterShot putterHigh jumper

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PowerSpeedBalanceCoordination

52
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How does fitness relate to a balanced, healthy lifestyle (2 marks)

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Fitness can improve health (1) by reducing cholesterol (1) OR Fitness can decrease health (1) through overuse injuries (1) OR Without healthy lifestyle fitness will drop (1) For example a poor diet means there is no energy to maintain fitness (1) OR Cannot increase/maintain fitness with healthy lifestyle (1) as without regular exercise fitness will not improve (1)

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As a result of adopting a active lifestyle an individual may improve aspects of health related exercise. Which of the following is not an aspect of health related exercise?
A: Cardiovascular endurance
B: Muscular strength
C: Power
D: Muscular endurance
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C: Power

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Identify the two most important components for a long distance runner. Choose from:Power, Muscular endurance, Strength, Cardiovascular fitness

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Cardiovascular fitness and Muscular endurance

55
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Identify the two most important components for a sprinter Choose from:Power, Muscular endurance, Strength, Cardiovascular fitness

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Power and Strength

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Explain how power is used by a sprinter (1 mark)

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To get a good start OR Leave the blocks quickly OR Generate force to move quickly OR Run faster

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Explain how Strength is used by a sprinter (1 mark)

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Combine with speed to provide power OR Push off blocks harder

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Explain how cardiovascular fitness is used by a long distance runner (1 mark)

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Maintain pace throughout the race OR Allows them to run long distances without tiring OR Allows oxygen to be delivered to the working muscles for the entire race

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Explain how muscular endurance is used by a long distance runner (1 mark)

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Repeat muscle contractions to maintain performance/speed for the entire race OR Work muscles for a long time (entire race) without tiring