Heath And Fitness Flashcards
Define health
A state of physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of infirmity or disease
Define fitness
The ability to cope or meet with the demands of the environment
Explain the relationship between health and fitness (5)
Ill health can negatively affect fitness as the individual may be too unwell to train, thus lowering their fitness
May not affect fitness if they’re still well enough to play
Increased fitness can positively affect health- may be less likely to contract certain diseases, may feel more content with yourself, may enhance your social well-being
Cannot prevent you from contracting some illnesses and diseases and subsequently your physical health may suffer
Cannot prevent you from suffering mental or social health problems
Define agility
The ability to move direction at speed whilst maintaining control
Define balance
Maintains the centre of mass over the base of support
Two types of balance
Static-stationary
Dynamic-moving
Example of static balance
Headstand
Example of dynamic balance
Walking
Define cardio vascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles
Why is cardio vascular endurance important
To perform long enduring events
To perform using aerobic energy system
Another term for cardiovascular endurance
Aerobic power
Who is cardiovascular endurance important for (4)
Long distance runner
Team sports performers
Endurance cyclists
Rowers
How far do marathon runners run for
26 miles and 385 yards
Define coordination
Ability to use different parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently
Examples of coordination (3)
Hitting a cricket ball with a bat (hand eye)
Kicking a ball in futsal (foot eye)
Arms and legs when dribbling a basketball (arms legs)
Define flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint
Which joint provides a larger range of movement
Ball and socket
Define muscular endurance
Ability of a muscle or group to undergo contractions avoiding fatigue
Define power
Product of strength and speed
Why is power useful (4)
To generate power when kicking a football
Smash a volleyball with power
To release a discus with power
To perform a punch with power in boxing
Define reaction time
The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
Define speed
The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform, a movement or cover a distance in a period of time.
Define strength
The ability to overcome a resistance
What is maximal strength
Absolute maximal force that can be generated in one contraction
What is dynamic strength
Repeated contractions
Define explosive strength
Power, the product of strength at a speed
Define static strength
Muscles involve remain at the same length and the force applied is maintained. Isometric
