Fitness Components

Question 1

Speed - Define the fitness component and provide one sporting example.

Answer 1

Rate of motion, high intensity anaerobic movement.

100m sprint

Question 2

Agility - Define the fitness component and provide one sporting example.

Answer 2

Change direction at speed whilst maintaining balance.

dodging an opponent

Question 3

Flexibility - Define the fitness component and provide one sporting example.

Answer 3

Range of motion around a joint.

Dance, Gymnastics, Sports involving kicking / throwing

Question 4

Local Muscular Endurance (LME) - Define the fitness component and provide one sporting example.

Answer 4

Repeated non-stop movement of a single muscle group for 3 minutes. If longer it becomes Aerobic Capacity.
(Rowing - Arms / Legs, Cycling - Legs)

Question 5

Power - Define the fitness component and provide one sporting example.

Answer 5

Strength x Speed. Using strength explosively / quickly.

Jumping, Kicking

Question 6

Strength - Define the fitness component and provide one sporting example.

Answer 6

Max force a muscle can produce in a single movement. 1RM = 1 repition maximum.
(Weightlifting, Tackling)

Question 7

Aerobic Capacity / Cardiovascular endurance - Define the fitness component and provide one sporting example.

Answer 7

Fitness of lungs and heart to supply O2 to muscles over a long period of time (20 mins +)
(Marathon)