Paper 1- component of fitness

Question 1

Agility

Answer 1

To move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control.

Rugby player- need high levels of agility so they are able to change direction quickly to miss a tackle

Question 2

Balance

Answer 2

The maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support.

A gymnast will need to be balanced when performing on the balance beam. Need to be able to provide complex moves such as somersaults without falling.

Question 3

Cardiovascular endurance

Answer 3

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.

Marathon runner- need to have high levels of cardiovascular endurance to ensure their working muscles are supplied with oxygen, over long period of time

Question 4

Co-ordination

Answer 4

The ability to use different parts of the body together, smoothly and effectively

Tennis player- will need to use hand and eye co-ordination when serving.

Question 5

Flexibility

Answer 5

The range of movement possible to a joint

Gymnastics-need levels of flexibility so they can perform difficult moves such as the splits

Question 6

Muscular endurance

Answer 6

Ability of a muscle or muscle groups to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue

Kayaking- is needed so that the performer is able to continually pull the kayak though the water when paddling

Question 7

Power

Answer 7

The product of strength and speed is strength X speed

Long jump- need high levels of power so they can push off from the ground with maximum strength and cover large distance.

Question 8

Reaction time

Answer 8

Time taken to intake a response to a stimulus

100m sprint- is pups need quick reaction at the start of a race. If they react quickly to a gun this will give them advantage and will allow they to get ahead of their opponent.

Question 9

Speed

Answer 9

The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time putting the body parts into action as quickly as possible.

Boxing- a boxer need to be able to move their body quickly. This can help them avoid being hit as they dodge or move away from a punch

Question 10

Strength

Answer 10

The ability to over come a resistance

Question 11

Static strength

Answer 11

To hold a body part in a static position. Muscle length stays the same/maximum force that can be applied into an immovable object

Gymnastics- need to be able to performa handstand when performing. Having good static strength means they are able to hold a position without falling