PE chapter 3 Flashcards
definition of health
a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
definition of fitness
ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
definition of ability
the ability to move and change direction direction quickly whilst maintaining control
definition of balance
static balance
dynamic balance - maintaining centre of mass over base of support
definition of coordination
ability to use different parts of the body effectively together
definition of speed
maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform or cover a distance In a period of time
definition of power
product of strength and speed
definition of reaction time
time take to initiate a response to a stimulus
definition of strength
ability to overcome resistance
maximal strength - max force that can be produced by muscles
dynamic strength - repeated contraction
explosive strength
static strength
definition of muscular endurance
ability of a muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue
definition of flexibility
range of possible movement at a joint
definition of cardiovascular endurance
ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles
reasons for fitness testing
- training programs can inform you what needs to be trained
- evaluate strength/weakness
-set goals - prevent tedium, provides variety
limitations to fitness testing
- tests not specific/too general
- do not replicate movements of activity
- do not replicate competitive conditions required in sports
- must be carried out with correct procedures to increase validity
what is the test for agility
Illinois agility test