Components of Training

Question 1

Muscular Endurance

Answer 1

-Ability to move your body + muscles without fatiguing
e.g Boxing
Tests: -Press up/ sit up test

Question 2

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer 2

-Ability to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system used to supply the body with energy
e.g playing in football
Tests: Cooper Run, Multi-stage fitness test

Question 3

Speed

Answer 3

-Ability to move quickly across the ground on limbs quickly through movement
e.g 100m sprint
Tests: 30m sprint

Question 4

Strength

Answer 4

-Maximum force a muscle group of muscles can apply againt a resistance
e.g Bicep curls
Tests: ! rep maximum test, Handgrip dynamometer test

Question 5

Power

Answer 5

-Ability to exert a maximum force at a short a time as possible. Strength * Speed = Power
e.g Javelin, Boxing
Tests: Standing jump, Vertical Jumping

Question 6

Flexibility

Answer 6

-Range of movement avaliable around a joint
e.g Gymnast (floor routine), balance beam
Tests: Sit n reach test

Question 7

Agility

Answer 7

-Ablility to change direction at speed; nimbleness
e.g football turning
Tests: Illinois agility test

Question 8

Balance

Answer 8

-Ability to stay upright or stay control of body movement
e.g Gymnast balance beam
Test: Standing stork test

Question 9

Co-ordination

Answer 9

-Abilityto move two or more body parts under control, smoothly + efficiently
e.g Catching a cricket ball
Test: Wall throw test

Question 10

Reaction Time

Answer 10

-Ability to respond quickly to a stimulus
e.g Reacting for a rebound in basketball
Test: REaction time ruler test