Definitions Flashcards
Flexibilty
the amount of movement possible at a joint
Body Composition
the percentage of body weight made up by fat, muscle and bone
Speed
the rate at which someone is able to move, or to cover a distance in a given amount of time
Agility
the ability to change body position or direction quickly and with control
Balance
the ability to keep the body’s centre of mass over a base of support
Coordination
the ability to use two or more parts of the body together, efficiently and accurately
Reaction time
time taken to move in response to a stimulus
Power
a combination of speed and strength
Cardio-vascular fitness
A measure of how efficiently your body can deliver oxygen and nutrients, such as glucose to your working muscles during exercise, and also carry away waste products, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid
Muscular Endurance
A measure of the length of time your voluntary muscles can contract without getting tired. This can be repeated muscle contractions, or one contraction held for a long period of time
Strength
The amount of force a muscle can generate when it contracts to overcome resistance
Health
A state of complete emotional, physical and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
Fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
Exercise
A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and/or fitness (it is not a competitive sport)
Performance
The action of performing a task including a sporting performance
Test for CV
Cooper run, Bleep test, Harvard step test
Test for Strength
Hand grip dynamometer
Test for Flexibility
Sit and Reach test
Test for Agility
Illinois Agility test
Test for Balance
Stork test
Test for Power
Sergeant Jump test, Standing broad jump test
Test for Reaction time
Ruler drop test
Test for Speed
30 metre sprint
Test for coordination
Alternate hand wall toss test
POT- Specifity
Training should be Matched to the requirements of the activity the performer is involved in
POT- Progressive overload
The frequency, intensity, time and/or type of exercise are gradually increased to ensure that levels of fitness continue to improve
POT- Individual needs
Meeting the need of the individual to ensure they are appropriately challenged
POT- Overtraining
This occurs when you train to hard and do not give your body enough time to rest and recover between training sessions
POT- Reversibility
Any adaptations made as a result of training will be reversed if training stops
