Health

Question 1

Physical Activity

Answer 1

Any bodily movement that requires more energy then resting e.g., walking, getting out of bed

Question 2

Exercise

Answer 2

Activities that are planned and structured, and are aimed at maintaining or improving elements of physical fitness.

Question 3

Fitness

Answer 3

The ability to meet the demands of a physical task.

Question 4

Health related fitness

Answer 4

The capacity of an athlete to meet the physical requirements of their sport without getting tired

Question 5

Skill related fitness

Answer 5

The ability of an athlete to perform successfully in their sport.

Question 6

Body composition

Answer 6

The distribution and percentage of muscle, fat and bone in the body.

Question 7

Muscular endurance

Answer 7

The ability to keep using your muscles to exert a force for an extended period of time without fatigue

Question 8

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer 8

The ability for the heart and lungs to efficiently pump oxygen to all parts of the body for extended periods of time.

Question 9

Flexibility

Answer 9

The range of motion around a joint and resistance of a joint to motion - inclusive of ligaments, tendons and muscles.

Question 10

Balance

Answer 10

The ability to control the centre of gravity in static (stationary) and dynamic (moving) positions.

Question 11

Coordination

Answer 11

the ability to control at least two body parts to perform a specific task that is smooth and well-timed.

Question 12

Reaction time

Answer 12

The time it takes between the presentation of a stimulus and the initial muscular response to that stimulus.

Question 13

Aerobic

Answer 13

Light to vigorous intensity of physical activity that requires more oxygen than sitting and as a result promotes cardiovascular fitness.

Question 14

Anaerobic

Answer 14

Intense physical activity that is short in duration and needs the breakdown of energy sources in the absence of enough oxygen

Question 15

What does ‘SPORT’ stand for?

Answer 15

specificity, progressive, overload, reversibility, tedium

Question 16

What does ‘FITT’ stand for?

Answer 16

frequency, intensity, time, type

Question 17

How do you find out your max heart rate?

Answer 17

220 - your age = Max Heart Rate (HRmax)

Question 18

What does a basic training program consist of?

Answer 18

warm up, main set, cool down

Question 19

Muscular strength

Answer 19

The amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can exert in one maximal effort against resistance, whether it be pushing or pulling.

Question 20

Agility

Answer 20

The ability to move the whole body quickly and change direction (turn, dodge, weave) whilst maintaining balance and control

Question 21

speed

Answer 21

The ability to perform movement or cover a distance quickly at high intensity.

Question 22

power

Answer 22

The ability to exert maximum muscular contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movements.

Question 23

circuit training

Answer 23

a type of training that involves exercises at multiple different stations

Question 24

continuous training

Answer 24

any form of training that keeps the heart rate at a desired level over a period of time

Question 25

interval training

Answer 25

exercises with periods of rest planned into the session

Question 26

fartlek training

Answer 26

a type of training that uses periods of exercise and rest

Question 27

resistance training

Answer 27

a method of training using weights

Question 28

plyometric training

Answer 28

a type of training that involves exercises with short bursts of high intensity

Question 29

flexibility training

Answer 29

completing certain exercises that will improve some ones range of motion around a joint

Question 30

What are the three types of somatotypes?

Answer 30

ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph.

Question 31

What is the definition of ectomorph?

Answer 31

long and lean, have little muscle and have a hard time gaining weight

Question 32

What is the definition of mesomorph?

Answer 32

strong and solid, not overweight, not underweight

Question 33

What is the definition of endomorph?

Answer 33

a high percentage of fat compared to muscle and have round bodies

Question 34

example of ectomorph

Answer 34

models, marathon runners

Question 35

example of mesomorph

Answer 35

volleyball, martial arts, touch football

Question 36

example of endomorph

Answer 36

rugby player, shot put, discus