Question Flashcards
Test for agility
Illinois agility test
Test for cardiovascular Endurance
Multi stage fitness test
Test for co-ordination
Wall toss test
Vertical jump measures?
Power and explosive strength
1 rep max measures?
Maximal strength
Ruler drop test measures?
Reaction time
Define health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Define fitness
The ability to meet or cope with the demands of the environment
Identify the 10 components of fitness
Strength Speed Agility Balance Cardiovascular Endurance Co-ordination Flexibility Muscular Endurance Power Reaction time
Define agility
The ability to move and change direction quickly, at speed while maintaining control
What are the two types of balance
Static and dynamic
Give an example of both types of balance
Static - Handstand
Dynamic - cartwheel
Define reaction time
Time taken to respond to a stimulus
What are the 4 types of strength
Maximal
Static
Explosive
Dynamic (muscular Endurance)
Define speed
The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
Identify 2 reasons why individuals take carry out fitness tests
Identify strength or weakness Establish a starting level Monitor improvement Motivation Provide variety
Identify 2 limitations to carrying out fitness tests
Too general and not sport specific
Do not replicate the movements used in most sports
Completing in isolations does not replicate competitive conditions
Often inaccurate
High levels of motivation required
Reliability questionable
Only valid if correct procedures used
Give an example of what sport would require cardiovascular Endurance
Middle and long distance runners
Define co-ordination
The ability to use two or more parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently
Why do dancers need good flexibility
Move their body into positions required by the routines they are performing
Muscular Endurance is also known as
Dynamic strength
What is fatigue
Feeling of extreme or sever tiredness due to build-up of lactic acid in the muscles or working for long periods of time
Define power
Is the product of strength and speed (power = strength X speed)
