Fitness Flashcards
What does RPE stand for?
Rating of Perceived Exertion
What is RPE?
A scale from 6-20
It can be used to help monitor exercise intensity
Aerobic endurance/cardiovascular fitness
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity
Aerobic endurance/Cardiovascular fitness is used in
Cross country, long distance running
Muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle to continue contracting over a sustained period of time against a light to moderate load e.g. Body weight
Muscular endurance is used in
Rowing, cycling, running
Flexibility
Having a good range of movement at all joints
Flexibility is used in
Gymnastics, athletics, dance
Speed
The ability to move body parts quickly
Speed is used in
Badminton, sprinting, volleyball
Muscular strength is used in
Shot put, rugby
Muscular strength
The maximum force a muscle or group of muscles can produce
Agility
The ability to change direction quickly without losing balance
Agility is used in
Netball, badminton, football, tennis, volleyball
Balance
The ability to maintain centre of mass over a base of support.
Static balance - holding a position still
Dynamic balance - maintaining balance whilst moving