Physical Training Flashcards
To learn about training types etc:
what is agility
the ability to move and change direction quickly while maintaining control
what is balance
the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support
what is cardiovascular endurance
the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.
what is co-ordination
the ability to use 2 or more different body parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently.
what is flexability
the range of movements possible at a joint
what is muscular endurance
the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions while avoiding fatigue
what is power
it is the product of strength and speed: Power= Strength x Speed
what is reaction time
the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus, that is, the time from the initiation of the stimulus to starting to initiate a response
what is speed
the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time, putting the body parts into action as quick as possible
what is strength
the ability to overcome a resistance
strength is in forms of: Static, dynamic, explosive, maximal
what is health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not having a disease
what is ill health
A state of poor physical mental and/or social well being
what is fitness
the ability to meet or cope with the demands of the environment
what is the test for agility
illiniois agility test
what is the test for balance
stork balance
what is the test for cardio vascular endurance
the multi stage fitness test
what is the test for co-ordination
the wall toss test
what is the test for flexibility
the sit and reach test
what is the test for muscular endurance
the sit up bleep test
what is the test for power/ explosive strength
the vertical jump test (anaerobic power)
what is the test for reaction time
ruler drop test
what is the test for maximal strength
one rep max
what is the test for speed
30m sprint
what is the test for strength
handgrip dynamometer`