Physical Training Flashcards

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define health

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a state of complete, physical, mental and social wellbeing and not just the absence of disease of infirmity

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2
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define fitness

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the ability to meet / cope with the the demands of the environment

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3
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what is agility

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the ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control

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4
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what is balance

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maintaining the centre of mass over the bass of support

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what is cardio-vascular endurance

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the ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygenated blood to the working muscles

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what is co-ordination

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the ability to use different (two or more) parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently

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what is flexibility

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the range of movement at a joint

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what is muscular endurance

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the ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue

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9
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what is power

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the product of strength and speed, i.e strength x speed

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10
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what is reaction time

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the time taken to react to a stimulus

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what is speed

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the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance over a period of time. distance divided by time

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12
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what is strength

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the ability to overcome a resistance

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13
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why do fitness tests?

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  • to identify strengths and weaknesses
  • to gauge the success of a training programme
  • to motivate / set goals
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what is the Illinois Agility Test

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  • test for agility
  • participant must run in and out of cones
  • the cones should be arranged in a 10m x 5m cube with 4 cones down the middle
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what is the stork balance test

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  • test for balance
  • participant is timed for how long they can stand on one foot, with the other placed on the knee, and with their hands on their hips
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16
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what is the multi-stage fitness test

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  • test for cardiovascular endurance
  • participant runs between two cones (20m apart) in time with a bleep that speeds up gradually
  • the test stops when they cannot run anymore
17
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what is the Anderson ball catch test

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  • coordination test
  • throw ball with one hand, catch with the other
  • stood 2m away from the wall
18
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what is the abdominal curl conditioning test

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  • muscular endurance

- bleep test but done with sit-ups

19
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what is the sergeant jump test

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  • anaerobic power test
  • stand next to a wall and mark how high u can reach. then jump and touch where you could reach
  • measure the distance
20
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what is qualitative date

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a measure of opinions. more of a subjective opinion than an objective appraisal relating to the quality of a performance rather than the quantity

21
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what is quantitative data

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facts e.g. goals scored, time in seconds. no opinions

22
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what is progressive overload

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working harder than normal whilst gradually and sensibly increasing the intensity of training

23
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what is circuit training

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a series of exercises performed one after another with a break in between

24
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what is continuous training

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exercising for a sustained period of time without rest. it provides cardio-vascular fitness

25
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what is fartlek training

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usually running. change of speeds and terrains. good for games players

26
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what is interval training

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training method that incorporates period of work followed by periods of rest

27
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what is HIIT

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High Intensity Interval Training: an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods

28
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what is plyometrics training

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speed and power training

29
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what is an isometric contraction

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muscular contraction when the muscle does not shorten or lengthen - it stays the same length

30
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positives of a warm uop

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  • body temperature will increase ready for exercise
  • stretching will increase the range of movement
  • one will be focused and psychologically prepared
  • increase in the amount of oxygen being carried to the working muscles
31
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what are the four stages of a warm up

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  • pulse raiser
  • dynamic stretches
  • skill-based practices
  • mental preparation