Physical Training Flashcards
What’s the definition for health?
Health is a state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing and not merely in the absence of disease or infirmity
What’s the definition for fitness?
Fitness is the ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
The relationship between health and fitness is ________
Cyclical
Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles (aerobic)
Muscular endurance
The ability of a muscle(group) to repeatedly contract without fatigue
(anaerobic)
Strength
The ability to overcome a resistance
Flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint
Agility
The ability to change direction at speed whilst maintaining control
Balance
Keeping the centre of mass above the base of support
Coordination
The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
Power
Strength x Speed
Reaction time
Time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
Speed
The maximum rate an individual is able to cover a distance or perform a movement in a period of time
What are the reasons for fitness testing?
- Identify Strengths and Weaknesses
- Monitor improvement
- Interim Training Requirements
- Compare to Averages
- Motivate Performers (athlete specifically knows their level - drive o achieve this)
- Set goals (motivates)
What are the limitations of fitness testing?
- Not sport specific
- Don’t replicate movement/competition
- May not directly measure fitness variable (unreliable/inaccurate)
- Lack of motivation may hinder result
- Don’t follow correct protocols