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Define static strength

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the ability to hold a body part in a static position

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Define health.

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

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Define fitness.

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The ability to meet the demands of the environment

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Define agility

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The ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control

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Define coordination

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The ability to use different parts of the body together

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Define balance

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the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support

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Define speed

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the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement in a peiod of time

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Define muscular endurance

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the ability of muscles to undergo repeated contractions without tiring

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9
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Define cardiovascular endurance

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

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10
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Define strength

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the ability to overcome a resistance

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Define power/explosive strength

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the product of strength x speed

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12
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Define flexibility

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the range of movement possible at a joint

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13
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Define reaction time

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the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus to starting a response

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14
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Name the test for agility

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Illinois agility test

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15
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Name the test for coordination

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Wall toss test

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16
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Name the test for power

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Vertical jump test

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17
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Name a test for strength

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handgrip dynamometer test

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18
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Name a test for balance

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Stork balance test

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19
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Name a test for speed

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30 metre sprint test

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20
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Name a test of muscular endurance

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Sit up bleep test

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21
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Name a test for cardiovascular endurance

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Mult stage fitness test (MSFT)

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22
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Name a test for reaction time

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Ruler drop test

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23
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Name a test for flexibility

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Sit and reach test

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24
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Give three reasons for fitness testing

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motivate, monitor improvement, set goals, inform training, provide variety to training

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25
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Give three limitations of fitness testing

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not sport specific, may not replicate movements of activity, must be carried out with correct procedures

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26
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Name a test for maximal strength

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One rep max test

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27
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Describe the test protocol for the Illinois agility test

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Arrange cones in 10x5m rectangle with 4 cones in middle. Start face down on floor. Run around the cones as fast as possible. Time in seconds.

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Describe the test protocol for the wall toss test

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Start 2m from the wall. Throw ball from left hand against wall to right hand. Repeat as many times as possible in 30 secs.

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Describe the test protocol for the vertical jump test

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Feet flat, stand and push the wall ruler with the fingertips as high as possible to provide 0 score. Mark with chalk. From standing jump as high as possible and chalk the wall. Record the in cm.

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Describe the test protocol for the multi stage fitness test

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Run over a distance of 20m. Progressively gets arder. Run in time with bleeps. Time gets shorter as level increases. Run until they cannot keep up with bleeps. Record level.

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Describe the test protocol for the one rep max test

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Use a barbell or bench. Lift weight once with correct technique.Attempt a heavier weight until max heaviest weight the individual can lift is completed.

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Describe the test protocol for the hand grip dynamometer test

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Hold in dominant hand. Arm 90 degrees with elbow against body. Squeeze with maximum effort and record score. Repeat three times.

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Describe the test protocol for the ruler drop test

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Hold ruler at zero point vertically. Place thumb and index finger around ruler. Eact to the dropped ruler with their fingers. Record the score in cm

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34
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Describe the test protocol for the stork balance test

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Lift one leg to touch knee of other leg. Hands on hips. Raise heel. Balance for as long as possible until they lose balance. Record time in seconds.

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35
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Describe the test protocol for the sit up bleep test

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Lie on a mat in sit up position. Partner supports. Sits up on the bleep and down on the bleep in time. Beeps get faster. Progressive. Record score.

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36
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Describe the test protocol for the 30 metre sprint test

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Two cones 30m apart. Use flying start. Time how fast run in 30m. Record in seconds.

37
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Describe the test protocol for the sit and reach test

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Sit with legs straight. Remove shoes with feet aganst board. Reach and push slider as far as possible. Keep legs straight.

38
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Give an example of quantitative data

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Score achieved in MSFT, distance jumped in long jump (numbers)

39
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Give an example of qualitative data

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Questionnaires, interviews, judging on gym routine (opinions)

40
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What does SPORT stand for?

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Specificity, Progressive Overload, Reversibility, tedium

41
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Define Specificity

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Making training specific to the sport being played/movements/muscles used

42
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Define progressive overload

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Gradually increasing the intensity of exercise to improve performance. Apply FITT principle.

43
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Define reversibility

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Losing fitness levels when you stop exercising

44
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Define tedium

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Training needs to be varied to prevent boredom taking place

45
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What does FITT stand for?

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Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type

46
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What is meant by frequency?

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How often you train

47
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What is meant by intensity?

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How hard you train

48
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What is meant by time?

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How long you spend training

49
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What is meant by type?

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The type of training being used

50
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Describe circuit training

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Training method consisting of a number of different exercises or activities arranged in a circuit

51
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Describe plyometrics

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Training that includes hopping, jumping, bounding exercises designed to improve power.

52
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Describe continuous training

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Taking part in sustained exercise at a constant rate without rest. Minimum of 20 mins.

53
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Describe static stretching

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Training method that includes stretching to improve flexibility

54
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Describe fartlek training

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Means ‘speed play’ Uses a variety of speed, terrain and work/rest ratios.

55
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Describe interval training

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Also known as HIIT (high inenstity interval training). Period of work followed by peiod of rest.

56
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Describe weight training

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Method used to improve strength, power or speed. Includes sets and repetitions.

57
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How do you calculate somebody’s maximum heart rate?

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220-age

58
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How do you calculate the aerobic training zone?

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60-80% of MHR

59
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How do you calculate the anaerobic training zone?

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80-90% of MHR

60
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How do you prevent injury in sport?

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Warm up, correct technique, appropriate clothing, hydration, taping/bracing

61
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What is altitude training?

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Train at high altitude, less 02 in air, endurance athletes, 2000m above sea level

62
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What are the disadvantages of altitude training?

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altitude sickness, cost, short term benefits only

63
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Name the three training seasons

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pre season, competition season, post season

64
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What is the purpose of pre season training?

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general aerobic fitness, specific fitness

65
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What is the purpose of competition phase of a season?

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maintain fitness levels, work on specifc skills/tactics

66
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What is the purpose of post season?

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rest and light aerobic training to maintain fitness

67
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What are the components of a warm up?

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Gradual pulse raising activity, stretching, skill activity, mental preparation

68
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What shoud a cool down include?

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Gradual reduction in intensity, maintain breathing and heart rate, stretching

69
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What are the benefits of warming up?

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Psycholgical preparation, prevent injury, increased flexibility, body temperature

70
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What are the benefits of cooling down?

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Body recovery, removal of lactic acid/CO2, prevent DOMS

71
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Define Skill

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Learned actions or learned behaviours with the intention of bringing about predetermined results

72
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Define Ability

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Inherited, stable traits that determine an individuals potential to learn or acquire a skill

73
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Identify a characteristic of a basic skill

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Involves very little decision making, performed by beginners

74
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Give an example of a basic skill

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Walking, jumping, jogging, throwing

75
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Identify a characteristic of a complex skill

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Involves lots of decision making, performed by more experienced performers

76
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Give an example of a complex skill

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Pole vault, long jump, triple jump

77
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Identify a characteristic of an open skill

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Skill performed in an unstable changing environment, externally paced, depends on opponents/others

78
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Give an example of an open skill

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Tackling in rugby, dribbling in basketball, shooting in hockey

79
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Identify a characteristic of a closed skill

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Stable environment, self paced, skill perofmed same way each time as not affected by environment

80
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Give an example of a closed skill

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Gymnastics routine, javelin throw, penalty in football

81
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Identify a characteristic of a self paced skill

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Start of movement is controlled by performer, speed and pace controlled by performer.

82
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Give an example of a self paced skill

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Long jump, marathon

83
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Identify a characteristic of an externally paced skill

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Skill is started by an external factor such as an opponent

84
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Give an example of an externally paced skill

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Receiving a serve in tennis

85
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Identify a characteristic of a fine skill

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A small and precise movement showing high levels of accuracy, coordination and precision

86
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Give an example of a fine skill

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Darts, badminton serve, snooker, archery

87
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Identify a characteristic of a gross movement skill

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Large muscle groups used, high levels of arousal

88
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Give an example of a gross movement skill

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rugby tackle, pass in football, shooting in netball

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