pe Flashcards
What is the name of the dome-shaped muscle at the base of the chest cavity?
diaphragm
what happens in the body during exercise to cool down?
• Vasodilation of arteries
• Sweating
What strength is shown during a scrum in rugby which both teams are pushing against each other and applying the same force (not moving?
static
How can performers manipulate their diet to aid recovery?
• Rehydrating
• Carbohydrate replacement
4 limitations of fitness testing
• too generic
• don’t recreate competitive conditions
• don’t mirror sporting movements
• some tests aren’t completely reliable
describe the role of the left atrium
receives blood through the pulmonary vein
which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs?
pulmonary artery
which one of the following level types is most appropriate for doing heavy weights?
short resistance arms
which types of movement are allowed by the hinge joint in the ankle?
• dorsiflexion
• plantar flexion
What is the tiny network that link the arteries and veins?
capillaries
what strength combines strength and speed?
explosive strength
characteristics of veins
• large lumen
• thin walls
• carry blood towards the heart
• have valves to prevent backflow of blood
• don’t have a pulse
what is the equation for mechanical advantage?
effort arm
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resistance arm
what is the one rep max test measured in
kg
list all aspects of fitness
• Reaction Time
• Muscular Endurance
• Strength
• Speed
how is cardiac output calculated
stroke volume * heart rate
