P.E Winter Test Flashcards
What are physical benefits of a healthy lifestyle
• Improves concentration
• Strengthens bones and muscles
• Supports weight maintenance
What are mental benefits of a healthy lifestyle
• Reduced stress
• Higher confidence levels
• Improved mental health
What are social benefits of a healthy lifestyle
• Meeting new people
• Building of relationships
• Reduction of social isolation
Description of plyometric training
Is used to increase power. It involves movement such as bounding, jumping and hopping
Exercises in plyometric training
• box jumps
• hurdles
• medicine ball slams/ throws
• pogo jumps
Equipment needed for plyometric training
• Box
• Hurdles
• Medicine ball
Is plyometric training aerobic or anaerobic
Aerobic
Advantages of plyometric training
• Increases speed and power
• Quicker reaction
Description about weight training
Involves using resistance to develop muscle strength and endurance
What exercises do you do in weight training
• Bicep curls
• Bench press
•.Barbell squats
• RDL
What equipment do you need for weight training
• Bench
• Dumbell
• Barbell
Is weight training aerobic or anaerobic
Anaerobic
Which component of fitness do you develop in weight training
Strength and endurance
Advantages of weight training
• Increases muscle
• Decreases fat
Disadvantages of this training method
• Injuries
• Lack of equipment
• Expensive
Description of circuit training
Involves a series of exercise organised at stations. It helps with every muscle group with few rests inbetween
Exercises in circuit training
• Tricep dips
• Burpees
• Sit ups
• Press ups
• Plank
Equipment needed for circuit training
• Cones
• Bench
• Mat
• Timer
Is circuit training aerobic or anaerobic
Anaerobic
Advantages of circuit training
Increases sport performance
Which component of fitness do you develop in circuit training
Stamina
Function of carbohydrates
• The main source of energy
• Used for medium to low high intensity activities
Function of fats
• A source of energy
• Used for insulation
• Used in low-intensity activities
Function of proteins
• For tissue growth and repair
• Can be used for energy in extreme circumstances
Function of vitamins
• Involved in bone growth and general health
• Help to maintain and regulate bodily functions
Function of minerals
• Essential for bone growth
• Help to maintain and regulate bodily functions
Function of water
• Essential for hydration
• Essential for all body functioning
Why is hydration important
Hydration is important for all athletes as it helps to maintain their athletic performance.
Test for muscular endurance
1 minute press up test
Test for cardiovascular endurance
Multi-stage fitness test
What are the 4 types of bones
• Flat
• Short
• Long
• Irregular
The human body consists of approximately ___ bones
206
Definition of flat bones
These have flat surfaces. Their function is mainly for protection of the internal organs
Definition of short bones
These can be found in the wrist and are designed for strength and weight bearing due to their small and compact nature
Definition of long bones
These are found in the limbs and are cylindrical in shape. The main function is to act as levers for movement
Definition of irregular bones
Individually shaped. These bones have the function of protection and muscle attachment
Examples of long bones
Femur and ulna
Examples of short bones
Carpals and tarsals
Examples of flat bones
Cranium, sternum, scapula and ribs
Example of irregular bones
Vertebrae
What is the aorta
Is an artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body from the left ventricle
