NTK Flashcards
What are the 3 main components of agility.
-core strength, balance, flexibility
What is Anaerobic threshold?
The point at which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the muscles. It is considered to be roughly between 80% and 90% of MHR.
What is Specificity?
The Principle of Specificity is a training principle which states that, in order to improve a particular component of physical fitness, a person must emphasize that component in training.
What are PNF stretches?
A stretching technique used the increase the area of motion of the joints. Paired with a partner you can stretch your joints beyond their max length to improve it.
What are Ballistic stretches?
uses the momentum of a moving body or a limb in an attempt to force a joint beyond its normal range of motion.
What are static stretches?
Are stretches in which you stand, sit or lie still and hold a single position for a period of time, up to about 45 seconds.
What is the threshold of fitness?
The minimum amount of exercise needed to improve physical fitness
Advantages and disadvantages of Continuous training
A: Can be performed individually or in a group
A: suitable for improving general fitness
A: improves aerobic fitness
D: Can be boring
D: Doesnt improve speed
D: not suitable for team sports
Advantages and disadvantages of Fartlek training
A: Variety of tarrain
A:strcuture is flexible
D:intensive
D:takes time to create
Advantages and disadvantages of Circuit training
A: motivation positive
A:can be done in groups
A:can improve multiple components of fitness
D: easy to overtrain
D:dependent on motivation
Advantages and disadvantages of Interval training
A: Allows for easy and fast recovery
A: Can improve aerobic and anaerobic capacity
D: Rests during exercise cause less of the actual training
D: Limited effect on aerobic capacity
Advantages and disadvantages of Resistance training
A: Very beneficial towards muscular components of fitness
A: Can be manipulated and is very flexible
D: very specific towards muscle growth
D: can be dangerous
