Physical Training

Question 1

Define health

Answer 1

Being in a good physical, mental and social condition as well as not suffering from any illnesses or injuries

Question 2

Define fitness

Answer 2

Being in a good physical condition in order to meet the demands of everyday activities

Question 3

Agility

Answer 3

The ability to change direction and body position rapidly

Question 4

Balance

Answer 4

The ability to maintain a stable centre of gravity in order to avoid falling

Question 5

Cardiovascular endurance

Answer 5

The ability of the heart and lungs to deliver the required oxygen to the working muscles in order to exercise for a prolonged period of time

Question 6

Coordination

Answer 6

The ability to use two or more different parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently

Question 7

Flexibility

Answer 7

The ability to achieve a large range of movement at a joint

Question 8

Muscular endurance

Answer 8

The ability to repeatedly contract a muscle without or with minimal fatigue

Question 9

Power

Answer 9

Apply a force quickly and is the product of strength and speed

Question 10

Reaction time

Answer 10

The ability to respond to a stimulus

Question 11

Strength

Answer 11

The ability to overcome resistance. There are 4 types maximal strength, static strength, dynamic strength and explosive strength

Question 12

Define speed

Answer 12

The ability to cover a distance or move a body part in a short amount of time

Question 13

Define principles of training

Answer 13

The strategies that can be applied to a training programme in order to increase its effectiveness

Question 14

Define specificity

Answer 14

Makes sure that the skills practised in training are important in the sport the athlete is training for

Question 15

Define progressive overload

Answer 15

Makes sure that as an athletes body adapts to the demands, greater demands are placed on it

Question 16

Define reversibility

Answer 16

Shows that a break in training lead to positive adaptations being lost

Question 17

Define tedium

Answer 17

States that the athlete may become bored if it is not exciting and varied

Question 18

Define frequency

Answer 18

The number of training sessions performed each week

Question 19

Define intensity

Answer 19

Amount of work that is performed in each training session

Question 20

Define time

Answer 20

The length of each training session

Question 21

Define type

Answer 21

The form of training used in each training session

Question 22

Define fitness demands

Answer 22

The physical requirements that are needed in order to complete a training session

Question 23

Define training thresholds

Answer 23

The range of exercise intensities which determine what type of training occurs

Question 24

Define aerobic training zone

Answer 24

Training at an intensity of 60 - 80% of your maximum heart rate

Question 25

Define anaerobic training zone

Answer 25

Training at an intensity of 80 - 90% of your maximum heart rate

Question 26

Define Maximum heart rate

Answer 26

The greatest number of times the heart can beat when exercising maximally

Question 27

Define one - repetition maximum

Answer 27

The largest load that an individual can move in a single attempt

Question 28

Define individual needs

Answer 28

The requirements of a person which influence a training programme

Question 29

Define pre season

Answer 29

The training period where the athlete tries to develop a baseline level of fitness

Question 30

Define post season

Answer 30

The training period where the athlete recovers and takes part in some gentle exercise

Question 31

Define competitive season

Answer 31

The training period where the athlete practises sport specific skills