Physical Training Flashcards
Performance
How well a task is completed
Health
A state of complete mental, physical and social well-being not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Body Composition
The percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
Flexibility
The range of motion available at a joint
Muscle Strength
The maximum amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
Fitness
The ability of the body to meet the demands of the environment.
Speed
The ability to move a body part quickly
Reaction Time
The time between stimulus and movement in response to it.
Power
The ability to exert maximum strength quickly (speed x strength)
Coordination
The ability to use two or more body parts at the same time, efficiently and smoothly
Balance
The ability to retain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support
Agility
The ability to change direction with speed whilst maintaining control
Advantages of Having Good Fitness
Better cope with the daily demands of your environment
Reduces the chances of being affected by illness
More likely to feel happy
Have a better chance of improving your social life
Despite having good fitness
You can still become unwell (suffer from poor health), even if you are very fit.
Ill health can negatively affect fitness. For example, a performer may be too unwell to train, which means they lose their fitness.
An increase in fitness will not always stop you from becoming ill, so your health can still suffer.
Which of the following factors can negatively affect fitness?
Lack of Sleep, Illness
Static Balance
is balance while still
Dynamic Balance
is balance while moving
Explosive strength
The combination of strength x speed.
Dynamic strength
The ability of the muscle or muscle group to contract repeatedly and not tire out.
Static strength
The ability to hold a body part in a static position.
Maximal strength
The largest force possible in a single contraction.
State how a basketball player will use agility in their sport
The player will sidestep to change direction quickly with control to avoid being tackled when dribbling down the court.
Give an example of Coordination in sport
This includes hitting a cricket ball with a bat (hand-eye coordination), kicking a football (foot-eye coordination) and coordinating your arms and legs to dribble a basketball (arms-legs coordination).
Example of Flexiblity
a gymnast needs a very good range of flexibility to perform routines involving the splits.
Example of Cardiovascular endurance
Running around the pitch for 90 minutes.
Example of Static Balance
Dynamic balance can be seen when a performer skis or snowboards downhill. The performers try to stay upright as they move through the course.
Example of Dynamic Balance
Dynamic balance can be seen when a performer skis or snowboards downhill. The performers try to stay upright as they move through the course.
Example of Muscular Endurance
Middle distance runners, rowers or swimmers need this. This is because they need muscular actions that are repeated over and over again.
Example of Power
This can be used in explosive (quick burst) actions such as shooting or passing in football, smashing or spiking a volleyball, throwing a discus with power or punching in boxing. In all of these examples, explosive (quick burst) action is needed to create power.
Example of Reaction Time
The best example of reaction time is the time taken from the sound of the gun that starts the 100m sprint to a performer starting to move.
Example of Speed
An example of speed is shown in the 100m race. This is the time it takes to cover the 100m.
Example of Maximal Strength
an example of this in sport would be one single punch in boxing.
Example of Static Strength
this is shown during a scrum in rugby when both teams are pushing against each other and applying the same force (not moving).
Explain why Flexibility is needed Basketball
Flexibility is the range of movement at a joint it will allow you to stretch further, for example to get a rebound if a shot is missed
Alex has joined a rowing club and trains 3x a week improving his muscular endurance. Explain how you can use muscular endurance in Alex’s training sessions.
Muscular endurance is the ability to repeatedly undergo muscle contractions avoiding fatigue. Ashley will use the endurance in his arms to keep his arm working as he rows allowing to do the 3k without rest.
Why does Ronaldo need Cardiovascular endurance in a World Cup Final
Ronaldo needs to play 90+ minutes perhaps extra time without tiring if he is to maintain the quality of his performance throughout.
What is the name of a test used to record starting points for the various elements of an athlete’s performance?
Baseline Test
What are the limitations of fitness testing?
Does not recreate competitive conditions
Not sport specific
Not always reliable
For which sport would a stork balance test be most appropriate?
Gymnast
A one-rep max test is used to measure maximal strength. For which of the following athletes would a one-rep max test be most appropriate? A. Roger Federer B. Michael Jordan C. Jesse Lingard D. Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua (Boxer)
Reasons for Fitness Testing
Discover strength and weaknesses Track Progress Prevent Tedium Set Baselines Motivational Tool Comparisons
The acronym TEST can be used to remember the reasons for fitness testing. Can you think what this acronym stands for?
Training programmes can tell a performer what needs to be improved.
Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses in performance.
Setting goals can motivate performers.
Tedium (boredom) can be prevented by adding tests into sessions.
What is Continuous Training
steady, low moderate intensity for a prolonged period of time. usually aerobic and good for improving cardio vascular endurance. e.g JOGGING
What is Fartlek Training
SPEED PLAY - continuous steady training with periods of higher intensity. adding variety to training developing cCV endurance. e.g. jogging with sprints
What is Interval Training
Physical training involving alternating stages of high and low intensity activity
What is continuous training
Training in the aerobic Target Zone with no rest periods (at least 15 mins)
Why might Marcus Rashford use Fartlek Training
(mimics the game) have to change speed during games. Ie. Jogging to Walking to Sprinting
Advantages of Fartlek training
- Can be done on a variety of terrains
- Can include hill work
- Can include repetitions
- Programmes can be very flexible
- Rest periods can be included or the session can be continuous
- It is suited for most games
Disadvantages of Fartlek training
- There may not be suitable terrain nearby or limited options, which could be boring
- The individuals need to be highly motivated
- The coach may not be able to monitor the training unless they run with the athlete
- Depends on the weather