Paper 1 Flashcards
fitness
the ability of meeting / coping with the demands of the environment
health
a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or injury
cardiovascular endurance
cardiovascular endurance sometimes referred to as aerobic power is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles. it enables people to take part in physical activity whilst delaying the onset of failure
test for cardiovascular endurance
multi stage fitness test (bleep test)
speed
Speed is the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time. It is also defined as putting the body parts through actions as quickly as possible.
test for speed
30m sprint test
strength
Strength is the ability to overcome a resistance. It relates to the force that can be produced by a muscle or a group of muscles.
4 types of strength
maximal
dynamic (muscular endurance)
explosive (power)
static
maximal strength
maximal strength is the largest force possible in a single maximal contraction.
test for maximal strength
1 rep max test
dynamic strength (muscular endurance)
Dynamic (muscular endurance) is the ability of a muscle or a group of muscles to undergo repeated contraction, avoiding fatigue.
test for dynamic strength
handgrip dynamic strength test
explosive strength (power)
Explosive (power / anaerobic power) is the product of strength and speed. Strength is exerted at speed to create power.
test for explosive strength
vertical (sergeant) jump test
static strength
Static strength is the ability to hold a body part (limb) in a static position.
test for static strength
stork balance test
flexibility
The range of movements possible at a joint. The maximum range of movement can vary according to the joint type.
Good flexibility can prevent individuals from sustaining an injury. A ball and socket joint allows a wider range of movement compared to a hinge joint. Flexibility is required to a different extent by different people.
test for flexibility
sit and reach test