Fitness Flashcards

1
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What does RPE stand for?

A

Rating of Perceived Exertion

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2
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What is RPE?

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A scale from 6-20
It can be used to help monitor exercise intensity

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Aerobic endurance/cardiovascular fitness

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The ability of the heart and lungs to supply nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity

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4
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Aerobic endurance/Cardiovascular fitness is used in

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Cross country, long distance running

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5
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Muscular endurance

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The ability of a muscle to continue contracting over a sustained period of time against a light to moderate load e.g. Body weight

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6
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Muscular endurance is used in

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Rowing, cycling, running

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7
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Flexibility

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Having a good range of movement at all joints

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8
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Flexibility is used in

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Gymnastics, athletics, dance

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9
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Speed

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The ability to move body parts quickly

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10
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Speed is used in

A

Badminton, sprinting, volleyball

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11
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Muscular strength is used in

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Shot put, rugby

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12
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Muscular strength

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The maximum force a muscle or group of muscles can produce

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13
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Agility

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The ability to change direction quickly without losing balance

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14
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Agility is used in

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Netball, badminton, football, tennis, volleyball

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15
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Balance

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The ability to maintain centre of mass over a base of support.
Static balance - holding a position still
Dynamic balance - maintaining balance whilst moving

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16
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Balance is used in

A

Tennis, netball, gymnastics, dance

17
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Co-ordination

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The smooth flow of movement needed to perform tasks effectively and accurately

18
Q

Co-ordination is used in

A

Badminton, tennis, rounders, volleyball

19
Q

Power

A

Combination of speed and strength

20
Q

Power is used in

A

Athletics, cycling, volleyball

21
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Reaction times

A

Time taken to respond to an event and produce an action

22
Q

Reaction times are used in

A

Badminton, athletics, rounders, volleyball

23
Q

What are 3 methods of training?

A

Continuous training, interval training, circuit training

24
Q

What is continuous training?

A

Working at a steady pace for a long period of time (20 mins or more)

25
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Interval training

A

Periods of hard work followed by rest

26
Q

Circuit training

A

A number of different exercises that you complete for a set amount of time

27
Q

Examples of FITT

A

Increase intensity on the cross trainer by working at a higher level
Increase the time on the treadmill by working for 7 mins instead of 6

28
Q

Frequency

A

How often you train

29
Q

Intensity

A

How hard you train

30
Q

Time

A

How long you train

31
Q

Type

A

The method of training chosen

32
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FITT

A

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type