PFT Flashcards

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Physical fitness test

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set of measure designed to determine a student’s level of physical fitness. It is intended to test two categories of physical fitness commonly referred to as “Health-related” and “Skill-related.”

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Physical fitness

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The ability to carry out daily tasks (work and play) with vigour and alertness, without undue fatigue and ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and to meet unforeseen emergencies

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3
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Fitness

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Condition in which an individual has enough energy to avoid fatigue and enjoy life.

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4
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Health related fitness

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physical attributes which enables a person to cope with the requirements of daily living

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5
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Components of HRF

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• cardiovascular endurance
• muscular strength
• musculat endurance
• flexibility
• body composition

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6
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Cardiovascular endurance

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Ability of circulatory system to supply oxygen to working muscle during exercise

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7
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Muscular strength

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Maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single contraction

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Muscular endurance

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Ability of muscle to continue contractions for an extended period of time without fatigue

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9
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Flexibility

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Ability to move body part through full range of motion at joint

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10
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Body composition

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Ratio of fat to lean body mass

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11
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Formula for BMI

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Weight (kg) ÷ Height (m)²

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12
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Classification

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Below 18.5 - underweight
18.5 - 24.9 - normal
25.0 - 29.9 - overweight
30.0 - above - obese

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13
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Weight

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Heaviness of a person

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14
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Height

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Distance between the feet on th floor to the top of the head

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15
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Push ups

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Measures the strength and endurance of upper extremities

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16
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Trunk lift

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Measures the strength and flexibilty of the muscles in the lower back extension

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17
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Zipper test

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Test the flexibility of the shoulder girdle

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18
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Sit and reach

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Test the flexibility of lower back and extremities

19
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3 minute step test

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Measure the cardiovascular endurance

20
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Strength

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Ability of muscle to generate force against physical objects

21
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Basic plank

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Measure strength or stability of core muscles

22
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Skill related fitness

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physical abilities that show potential for good performance in certain skills

23
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Components of SRF

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• agility
• speed
• balance
• coordination
• reaction time

24
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Agility

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Ability of the body to change direction quickly and efficiently

25
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Speed

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Ability to move quickly from one point to another

26
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Power

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Ability to do strength work at an explosive pace

27
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Balance

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Ability to maintain an upright posture while in a stationary position or while moving

28
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Coordination

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Integration of hand or foot movements with the input of senses

29
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Reaction time

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Amount of time to react to a stimulus

30
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Meter sprint

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Measure running speed

31
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Standing long jump

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Measure explosive strength

32
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Hexagon test

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Measure ability of the body to move in different directions quickly

33
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Stick drop test

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Measure time to respind to a stimulus

34
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Juggling

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Measure the coordination of the eye and the hand

35
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Stork balance test

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To assess one’s ability to maintain equilibrium

36
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FITT

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Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

37
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Principle of individual differences

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One size does not fit all

38
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Principle of overload

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Greater than normal load

39
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Principles of progression

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Optimal level of workload

40
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Principle of adaptation

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Body’s ability to adjust

41
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Principle of use or disuse

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Use it or lose it

42
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Muscle hypertrophy

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Growth and increase of the size of muscle cells

43
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Muscle atrophy

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Decrease in the mass of muscle

44
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Principle of specifity

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Practice makes perfect