Exercise Flashcards
What are the mental benefits of doing sport?
Improved confidence.
Relief of stress/tension and stress related illness.
What are the physical benefits of doing sport?
Losing weight
Improved posture
Improved body image
What are the social benefits of doing sport?
Meeting people
Making friends
What is cardiovascular fitness?
The ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time and is sometimes called stamina.
What is muscular strength?
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance. It helps sports people to hit, tackle and throw.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without becoming tired. It helps sports people to sprint or repeat quick actions for longer.
What is flexibility?
The range of movement possible at a joint. It helps performers to stretch and reach further.
What is body composition?
The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle or bone.
What is speed?
The differential rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time or how quickly an individual can move. This helps all games players to move into position or get away from opponents quickly.
What is agility?
The ability to change the position of the body quickly and with control.
What is balance?
The ability to retain the centre of mass above the base of support when stationary (static balance) or moving (dynamic balance).
What is co-ordination?
The ability to use two or more body parts together.
What is power?
The ability to use strength at speed.
What is reaction time?
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement.
