Physical training

Question 1

Definition of health

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, social, and mental well-being, not merely the absence of disease.

Question 2

Definition of fitness

Answer 2

The ability to cope with the demands of the environment.

Question 3

definition of agility

Answer 3

the ability to change direction at speed while maintaing control

Question 4

speed

Answer 4

the maximum rate at which an individual can perform a movement or distance

Question 5

Coordination

Answer 5

ability to use two or more different body parts together smoothly and efficiently

Question 6

Flexibility

Answer 6

range of movement at a joint

Question 7

Cardiovascular endurance

Answer 7

the ability of the heart to supply oxygen to the working muscles

Question 8

Muscular endurance

Answer 8

Repeated contraction of muscles in order to carry out repeated movements.

Question 9

Power/ Explosive strength

Answer 9

the product of strength x speed

Question 10

reaction time

Answer 10

time take for the body to initiate a response to a stimulus

Question 11

Strength

Answer 11

the ability to overcome a resistance

Question 12

different types of strength

Answer 12

static strength
dynamic strength
maximal strength
explosive

Question 13

Balance

Answer 13

Maintenance of center of mass over a base of support

Question 14

Types of balance

Answer 14

static balance

dynamic balance

Question 15

Reasons for carrying out Fitness testing

Answer 15

1. identify strengths and weaknesses
2. Find areas to improve in
3. show starting level of fitness
4. monitor improvement
5. Test effectiveness of individual’s training program
6. compare against national norms
7. to motivate and set goals

Question 16

Name all 10 fitness tests

Answer 16

1. Illinois agility test
2. multi-stage fitness test
3. stork balance test
4. Anderson ball catch
5. sit and reach test
6. abdominal curl condition
7. vertical jump test
8. ruler drop test
9. Handgrip dynamometer test
10. 30m Speed test

Question 17

Limitations of fitness testing

Answer 17

1. Doesn’t replicate competitive conditions of the game
2. not sports specific
3. Do not replicate the movement of activities
4. Questionable reliability

Question 18

Continuous training: PROS

Answer 18

No equipment or facilities needed 
Can do it on your own or with others
Health benefits (burns fat)

Question 19

Continuous training: CONS

Answer 19

Doesn’t change pace so not good for games players
Can cause impact injuries
Doesn’t change, so it can get boring

Question 20

Fartlek training: PROS

Answer 20

replicates change of pace in games
no equipment needed
change of pace and terrain can make it more interesting

Question 21

Fartlek training: CONS

Answer 21

safe route not always easy to find

Higher intensity parts are easy to avoid

Question 22

circuit training: PROS

Answer 22

variety of stations creates interest
does not have to involve equipment
can work on skills or fitness
easily adapted to each person’s needs

Question 23

circuit training: CONS

Answer 23

if the equipment is needed it can be costly
can take time to setup
difficult to work on all skills

Question 24

Interval training: PROS

Answer 24

No equipment needed

Can be adapted for anaerobic or aerobic activity

Question 25

Interval training: CONS

Answer 25

Can be repetitive therefore boring

Need to plan and keep track of sets

Question 26

plyometric training: PROS

Answer 26

can be completed with no equipment

Question 27

Plyometric training: CONS

Answer 27

Can cause injury due to high intensity and explosive movements if not carried out correctly

Question 28

Weight training: PROS

Answer 28

easily adapted for muscular endurance or strength

Can target specific areas of the body

Question 29

Weight training: CONS

Answer 29

equipment can be expensive
the correct technique needed to avoid injury
Free weight need to have a spotter

Question 30

reasons for warm-up

Answer 30

Physically and mentally prepares you for exercise
increases oxygen delivered to working muscles
increases temperature of muscles, tendons, and ligaments reducing the chance of injury
increases flexibility

Question 31

Reasons for cool down

Answer 31

Removal of lactic acid
removal of carbon dioxide and other waste products
brings heart rate and breathing rate back down slowly
helps avoid dizziness due to blood pooling in lower limbs
improves flexibility