PASS (Semester 2) Flashcards
Define fitness.
the ability of the body to meet everyday demands of physical effort without undue fatigue, health risk or injury
Define physical fitness.
the ability to perform physical activity at an optimal level
What are some of the benefits of physical fitness?
Exercise controls weight
- engaging in physical activity burns calories
Exercise combats health conditions and diseases
- regular physical activity can help you prevent / manage health problems
Exercise improves mood
- physical activity releases endorphins that relax you
Exercise boosts energy
- regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance
Exercise promotes better sleep
- exercise helps you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep
Exercise can be fun
- allows for social interaction
How does a person’s level of fitness correlate with their participation and performance in physical activity?
If they are fit, they are more likely to participate more and enjoy sports.
Vice versa.
What happens when a person’s body is adapted to a particular sport?
The person may not be fit for another sport.
What are the health related components of fitness?
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
What are the skills related components of fitness?
- Speed
- Power
- Reaction time
- Co-ordination
- Balance
- Agility
Define muscular strength.
The force that can be applied during a single contraction.
Define muscular endurance.
The ability to contract repeatedly over time without undue fatigue.
Define cardiovascular endurance.
The ability of the heart and lungs to take in, transport and utilise oxygen for a long period of time.
Define flexibility.
The range of movement possible at a joint or group of joints.
Define body composition.
The relative proportions of fat, muscle and bone, often referred to as percentage body fat or lean body weight.
Define speed.
Moving the body, or part of the body rapidly from one place to another.
Define power.
Force applied rapidly in a short time.
Define reaction time.
The time taken to respond appropriately to stimuli.
Define co-ordination.
The ability to use two or more systems to produce smooth movements.
Define balance.
The ability to maintain an active or passive position without falling over.
Define agility.
The ability to change direction quickly and under control.
Different sports require…
different kinds of fitness
Contrast the components of fitness that a gymnast needs vs. that of a tri-athlete.
Gymnast: strength, flexibility, power, balance
Tri-athlete: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance
What components of fitness does table tennis require?
- Reaction time
- Agility
- Muscular endurance
- Cardiovascular endurance
What components of fitness does long jump require?
- Power
- Muscular strength
- Body composition
What components of fitness does a 1500m swim require?
- Muscular endurance
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Speed
- Body composition
What components of fitness does a soccer goalkeeper require?
- Reaction time
- Co-ordination
- Flexibility
- Speed