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Fitness Components - First 6 Flashcards

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List the 12 Fitness Components

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  1. Aerobic Power
  2. Anaerobic Capacity
  3. Muscular Strength
  4. Local Muscular Endurance
  5. Flexibility
  6. Body Composition
  7. Muscular Power
  8. Speed
  9. Agility
  10. Coordination
  11. Balance
  12. Reaction Time
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Define Aerobic Power

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The maximum rate of energy production from the aerobic system

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List at least 2 factors affecting Aerobic Power

There are 7

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  • Fibre Type
  • Size, number and surface area of mitochondria
  • Concentration of oxidative enzymes
  • Blood Volume
  • Cardiac Output
  • Blood flow to working muscles
  • Haemoglobin levels
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Training
  • Hereditary
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Give sporting examples for athletes that require high Aerobic Power

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  • Marathon runners
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Traithlon
  • Intermittent sports that involve lots of sub-maximal running
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Define Anaerobic Capacity

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The Total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic systemS

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List at least 2 factors affecting Anaerobic Capacity

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  1. Fibre Type
  2. Lactate Tolerance
  3. Age
  4. Gender
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Give sporting examples that require high Anaerobic Capacity

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  1. 100m sprint
  2. 200m sprint
  3. 400m sprint
  4. Intermittent sports
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Define Muscular Strength

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Peak force that a muscle can develop

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List at least 2 factors that affect Muscular Strength

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  1. Cross-sectional area of the muscle
  2. Fibre Type
  3. Fibre Arrangement
  4. Speed of Contraction
  5. Training
  6. Joint Angle
  7. Age
  8. Gender
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Give sporting examples that require high Muscular Strength

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  1. Weightlifting
  2. Rugby scrum
  3. Static holds
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Define Local Muscular Endurance

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The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions against a resistance for an extended period of time

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List at least two factors affecting Local Muscular Endurance

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  • Fibre Type
  • Fatigue (Lactate Tolerance)
  • Gender
  • Training
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Define Flexibility

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The ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion

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List at least 2 factors affecting Flexibility

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  • Joint Structure
  • Muscle Temperature
  • Soft tissue structure
  • Age
  • Body composition (Somatotype training)
  • Training
  • Gender
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What are some benefits of high flexibility

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  1. Increased range of motion (can kick/throw further)
  2. Decreased risk of injury
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Define Body Composition

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The ratio of fat-free mass to fat-mass and essentially a person’s body “shape” or somatotype

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List at least 2 factors affecting Body Composition

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  • Diet
  • Exercise Levels/Training
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Genetics

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