Physical Training (PAPER 1) Flashcards
what is the deffinition of fitness?
The ability to meet the demands of the environment.
what is the deffinition of health?
A state of complete emotional, physical and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
what is the deffinition of exercise?
A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and/or fitness. It is not competitive sport.
what is the deffinition of performance?
How well a task is completed.
what is the deffinition of cardiovascular fitness?
The ability to exercise the body for long periods of time without tiring
in what sports do you need cardiovascular fitness?
rowing, marathon runnning and long distance swimming
what is the link between health, exercise, fitness and performance?
You can improve your health by taking part in exercise, as it builds up fittness levels, which in turn enables you to perform better.
Regular exercise helps keep you healthy by preventing illness.
Health problems caused by a lack of exercise and a sedentory lifestyle have increased.
Such conditions are called hypokinetic diseases, which include heart disease, high blood pressure and back pain.
Hypokinetic diseases can be relieved by taking exercise.
what is the deffinition of muscular strength?
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
in what sports do you need muscular strength?
weight lifing, rock climbing, rugby
what is the deffinition of muscular endurance?
the ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
in what sports do you need muscular endurance?
netball, swimming, cycling
what is the deffinition of body composition?
the percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
what is the deffinition of flexibility?
the range of movement around a joint
in what sports do you need flexibility?
dance, gymnastics, trampolining
what is the deffinition of agility?
the ability to control the movement of the whole body and change postion quickly
in what sports do you need agility?
boxing, fencing, football
what is the deffinition of balance?
being able to keep the body stable, while at rest or on motion
in what sports do you need balance?
yoga, gymnastics, dance
what are the two types of balance?
static - keeping the body stable whilst stationary
dynamic - keeping the body stable whilst moving
what is the deffinition of coordination?
the ability to use two or more body parts together
in what sports do you need coordination?
football (foot-eye), tennis (hand-eye), basketball (hand-eye)
what are the different types of coordination?
foot-eye, hand-eye, head-eye
what is the deffinition of power?
the ability to do strength preformances quickly, speed x strength
in what sports do you need power?
sprinting, hammer thrower, dance