exam revision

Question 1

Aerobic power

Answer 1

The maximum rate of energy production from the aerobic energy system.(i.e energy produced in the presence of oxygen)

Question 2

Body composition

Answer 2

The proportion of fat-free mass compared to ft mass.

Question 3

Flexibility

Answer 3

The ability of a joint to move through its entire range of motion.

Question 4

Muscular Endurance

Answer 4

The ability of muscles to perform repeated contractions over a long period of time.

Question 5

Muscular strength

Answer 5

The peak force that can be developed by a muscle.

Question 6

Factors affecting Aerobic power

Answer 6

-Cardiac output (hrxsv)
-Number and size of mitochondria (aerobic cellular respiration)
-Age (peaks at 25-28)
-Gender (males have a larger muscle mass)

Question 7

Factors affecting Body composition

Answer 7

-Gender (females have more fat mass)
-Age
-Genetics
-Diet
-Participation in physical activity

Question 8

Factors affecting Flexibility

Answer 8

-Age (children are more flexible then adults)
-Gender (females are typically more flexible then males)
-Joint structure (shoulder is more flexible then knee)
-Body temperature (warmer body temp means body is more flexible)

Question 9

Factors affecting Muscular Endurance

Answer 9

-Type of muscle fibres
-Lactate tolerance/fatigue (h+ ions cause fatigue)
-Gender

Question 10

Factors affecting Muscular strength