CQ2: P1

Question 1

Health related components of physical fitness

Answer 1

Cardiorespiratory endurance- multistage fitness test (beep test)
Muscular strength- dynamometer 
Muscular endurance- sit ups
Flexibility- sit n reach 
Body composition- skin fold test, BMI

Question 2

Skill related components of physical fitness

Answer 2

Agility- Illinois agility test, shuttle run 
Co ordination- ball toss/ catch test 
Power-vertical jump test 
Balance- stork stand test 
Reaction time- ruler drop
Speed- 40m sprint

Question 3

Cardiorespiratory

Answer 3

Ability of the heart, lungs and circulatory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to working muscles and remove waste products
VO2 Max- maximum rate of oxygen

Question 4

Muscular strength

Answer 4

Greatest maximal force or tension that a muscle group can exert against s resistance in one maximal contraction

Question 5

Muscular endurance

Answer 5

The ability of muscle to endure work for extended periods of time without undue fatigue

Question 6

Flexibility

Answer 6

The range of motion about a joint

Question 7

Body composition

Answer 7

Ratio (%) of body fat compared to lean body mass

Can be changed by diet and exercise

Question 8

Power

Answer 8

Ability to combine strength and speed in an explosive action

Question 9

Agility

Answer 9

Ability to move the body from one position and direction to another with speed and precision

Question 10

Co ordination.

Answer 10

Ability to harmonise messages from the senses with parts of the body to prove skilful, smooth, well-controlled movements

Question 11

Balance

Answer 11

Ability to maintain equilibrium either while in motion or stationary

Question 12

Reaction

Answer 12

Time between stimulus and response

Question 13

Speed

Answer 13

Rate of change in position

Question 14

Reasons for measuring physical fitness

Answer 14

Evaluate progress
Make comparisons with others
Develop accurate training programs 
Set realistic achievable goals 
Individual strengths and weaknesses
Identify medical problems 
Motivate to improve results

Question 15

Fitness

Answer 15

The ability to carry out everyday tasks without undue fatigue and to cope with unforeseen situations (running for bus) and having enough energy to enjoy leisure activity