PE revision Flashcards
training when there is no breaks/rest
continuous training
what sports would benefit from continuous training
runners, cyclists, swimmers
1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of continuous training
minimal equipment needed
can be tedious
what is the definition of aerobic training
training whilst using oxygen to create energy, with an aerobic training zone of 60-80% of MHR
what is the definition of anaerobic training
training whilst not using oxygen to create energy, with an anaerobic training zone of 80-90% of MHR
definition of sets
number of times you repeat a movement in a rep
definition of reps
completion of an exercise from start to finish
definition of strength
the ability to overcome a resistance
definition of speed
the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time.
definition of reaction time
time taken to initiate a response to the stimulous
definition of cardiovascular endurance
the ability of the heart and lungs to apply oxygen to the working muscles
definition of flexibility
the range of movement possible at a joint
definition of muscular endurance
the ability of a group of muscles to undergo a series of repeated contractions whilst avoiding fatigue
definition of balance
the ability to keep the body stable by maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support
definition of coordination
the ability to move two or more body parts together smoothly and efficiently
