GCSE PE OCR Paper 1 - Fitness Components Flashcards
What is the purpose of the 12 Minute Cooper run/swim test?
To measure the specific distance covered by participants running or swimming in twelve minutes
The distance is recorded and compared with normative data to rate performance.
How is the 30m Sprint Test conducted?
Participants take a rolling start and sprint 30 meters, with timing recorded by two timers
Scores can be compared with normative data to rate performance.
Define speed in the context of fitness.
The ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly through movements
It can refer to the whole body or just a part of it.
Provide examples of activities that demonstrate speed.
- 100m sprint
- 50m swimming events
- Sprint cycling
- Sprinting in tennis
- Smash in badminton
What is the Sit Up Test used to measure?
Muscular endurance by counting the number of full sit-ups performed in five minutes
A non-participant holds the feet and counts the completed actions.
Describe the Press Up Test.
Participants perform as many full press-ups as possible within a set time or until exhaustion
The elbows must move from a locked position to 90 degrees of flexion.
Define muscular endurance.
The ability of the muscles to contract repeatedly without fatiguing
Involves repeated use of certain muscle groups.
List activities that rely on muscular endurance.
- Rowing (latissimus dorsi)
- Cycling (quadriceps)
- Running (gastrocnemius)
What does the Multistage Fitness Test measure?
Cardiovascular endurance through completing 20-meter shuttles in time with bleeps until exhaustion
Scores can be compared with normative data to rate performance.
Define power in the context of fitness.
The ability to perform strength exercises at speed
Involves producing high levels of force over extremely short time frames.
Give examples of activities that demonstrate power.
- Triple jump
- Shot put
- Javelin
- Jumping in basketball
- Serving in tennis
What is cardiovascular endurance?
The ability to exercise continuously without tiring, relying on the aerobic system for energy
Also known as stamina.
What factors affect cardiovascular endurance?
- Rate of oxygen delivery to muscles
- Utilization of oxygen
- Energy production via aerobic respiration
List activities that require cardiovascular endurance.
- Cross country skiing
- Road cycling
- Long distance running
Describe the Vertical Jump Test.
Participants jump as high as possible, marking the wall at peak height on three occasions
The average distance from standing to jumping height is taken as the score.
What is the Sit and Reach Test used to assess?
Flexibility by measuring how far participants can reach while keeping knees locked
Positive score if toes are exceeded, negative if before.
Define flexibility.
The range of movement possible around a joint
Determined by joint structure and muscle/tendon elasticity.
Provide examples of activities that require flexibility.
- Gymnastics (splits, split jump)
- Cricket bowling
- Karate kick
What is the Standing Broad Test?
Participants jump from a standing position, landing with both feet, and the distance is measured
The average distance from the back of the foot is taken as the score.
