PE Year 10 Flashcards
Name the individual differences
Age, disability, gender, physic, culture, environment, risk&challenge, activity levels, training
Name the three somatotypes
Endomorph
Mesomorph
Ectomorph
Describe the characteristics of an Ectomorph
Give examples
-lean
-delicate
-small framed
(long distance runners, gymnasts)
Describe the characteristics of an Endomorph
Give examples
-slightly rounded
-shorter limbs
(sumowrestler, shotputter)
Describe the characteristics of an Mesomorph
Give examples
-high proportion of muscle
sprinter, games player
What is fatigue?
a feeling of EXTREME physical/mental tiredness after working for a long period of time due to a build up of lactic acid
What is stress?
the body’s reaction to a change that requires a mental, physical or emotional adjustment
What feelings can lead to injury?
tension and anxiety
boredom and tedium
motivation
feedback or criticism
What are the two types of sporting personalities?
Extrovert
introvert
What is respiration?
the process where the body converts fuel (glucose) into energy and releasing it into the body either aerobically or anaerobically
What are the functions of the blood?
- Transports oxygen to the muscles and gets rid of waste products
- controls body temperature
- to fight infection
What is the definition of leisure?
Freetime from the demands of work when one can rest and enjoy hobbies or sport
What is the tidal volume?
the amount breathed in and breathed out
What is the VO2 max?
the maximum amount of oxygen used in a minute per kilogram of body weight
what is the vital capacity?
the largest amount of air that can be expired after the deepest intake of breath
What is residual volume?
amount of air that remains in the lunges after maximum expiration
What is the definition of health?
a state of complete mental,physical and social wellbeing and a freedom of illness or injury
What is fitness?
the ability to meet the demands of the environment
What is agility?
is the ability to change direction quickly and still keep control of the whole body
what is balance?
the ability to keep the whole body stable whether still moving or in a different shape by keeping the centre of gravity over the base
what is co-ordination?
is the ability to use two or more body parts at the same time
what is reaction time?
the time it takes to respond to a stimulus