Physical Training Flashcards
Give 3 examples of good physical health.
- good posture
- muscular strength and flexibility
- absence of disease
Give 3 examples of good social health.
- Cooperstown with other groups
- sense of belonging
- making new friends
Give 4 examples of good emotional health.
- feelings of happiness and satisfaction
- good levels of self esteem
- absence of depression
- aesthetic appreciation
Define fitness
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
Define exercise
A form of physical activity done to improve health or fitness or both
Explain a positive cyclic relationship of health
Good health, active lifestyle, increased levels of exercise, increased levels of fitness
Explain a negative cyclic relationship of health.
Poor health, sedentary lifestyle, low exercise levels, low fitness levels
Give 3 consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.
- obesity
- hypertension (high blood pressure)
- depression
Give 4 lifestyle choices affecting a persons health.
- balanced diet
- sleep
- not smoking
- not taking drugs
What are the health related components of fitness?
FBC MEMS
- flexibility
- body composition
- cardiovascular fitness
- muscular endurance
- muscular strength
What are the skill related components of fitness?
P CRABS
- power
- coordination
- reaction time
- agility
- balance
- speed
Define body composition.
The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle and bone
Define cardiovascular fitness.
The ability of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen
Define flexibility
The range of motion at a joint
Define muscular endurance
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without tiring
Define muscular strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Define agility
The ability to change position of the body quickly and in control
Define balance
The ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass avoided the base of support
Define coordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together
Define power
The ability to perform strength performances quickly
Define reaction time
The time taken to respond to a stimulus
Define speed
The ability to put body parts into motion quickly
Why do you do a fitness test before your training?
To highlight areas for improvement and set a baseline fitness level
Why do you test fitness during the training programme?
To monitor the ongoing impact of the training
Why do you take a fitness test after completing a training programme?
To judge success and plan for the next stages of training
Give an example of a strength test
Hand grip dynamometer
Give an example of a cardiovascular fitness test.
12 minute cooper run
Give an example of a flexibility fitness test
Sit and reach
Give an example of a speed test
30 metre sprint
Give an example of a muscular endurance test
60 second press up test
Give an example of an agility test
Illinois test
Give an example of a coordination test
Alternate hand wall toss
Give an example of a reaction time test
Ruler drop test
Give an example of a balance test
Standing stork
Give an example of a power test
Vertical jump