Section 3 PAPER 1

Question 1

Define health.

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 2

Define fitness.

Answer 2

The ability to meet the demands of the environment.

Question 3

What is the equation linking Power, Strength and Speed?

Answer 3

Power = Strength x Speed

Question 4

Name a test for cardiovascular endurance.

Answer 4

Harvard Step Test.

Question 5

Name a test for muscular strength and endurance.

Answer 5

One Rep Max.

Question 6

Name the 5 principles of training.

Answer 6

S pecificity
P rogression
O verload
R eversibility 
T edium

Question 7

How can training programmes be planned?

Answer 7

F requency
I ntensity
T ime
T ype

Question 8

What’s the aerobic training zone and the anaerobic training zone?

Answer 8

Aerobic = 60-80% of MHR
Anaerobic = 80-90% of MHR

Question 9

State an advantage and disadvantage of continuous training.

Answer 9

Advantage = It’s easy to do

Disadvantage = It can become boring

Question 10

State an advantage and disadvantage of interval training.

Answer 10

Advantage = Easily adapted to improve aerobic or anaerobic fitness

Disadvantage = It’s exhausting

Question 11

State an advantage and disadvantage of circuit training.

Answer 11

Advantage = Doesn’t require a lot of equipment

Disadvantage = Can become boring if you don’t change the variety

Question 12

State an advantage and disadvantage of altitude training.

Answer 12

Advantage = It improves cardiovascular endurance

Disadvantage = It can be very expensive

Question 13

What 3 things should you do in order to recover after exercise?

Answer 13

1) Cool Down
2) Ice Baths / Massage
3) Eat and Hydrate