SOC 2 - Health Related Components Of Fitness

Question 1

Cardiovascular Fitness

Answer 1

the ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time.

This is the fitness that sportspeople need to play long, hard matches in sports such as football and tennis.

Question 2

Muscular Strength

Answer 2

the amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance

MS is also required in games like rugby where two packs push against each other in the scrum

Question 3

Muscular Endurance

Answer 3

the ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired

ME is associated with games such as tennis which are played over a long period of time

Question 4

Flexibility

Answer 4

the range of motion of your joints.

Flexibility is also important other sports such as badminton and hockey where you need to be able to stretch

Question 5

Body Composition

Answer 5

the percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone

Different sports require different body types e.g. heavy rugby players are more effective in the scrum

Question 6

What are the 5 health related components of fitness ?

Answer 6

Cardiovascular Fitness
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition

Question 7

Tendon

Answer 7

Connects muscle and bone together.

Question 8

Ligament

Answer 8

Connects bone and bone together.

Question 9

Why is it important to have a healthy BMI ?

Answer 9

Its important to have a healthy BMI as it can help protect you from disease and injury.

Question 10

How do you calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) ?

Answer 10

BMI is calculated by taking your weight in KG and dividing it by your height in metre squared.

Question 11

In order of relevance outline which health related components of fitness are most important to a gymnast?

Answer 11

1) Flexibility
2) Muscular Endurance
3) Body Composition
4) Cardiovascular Fitness
5) Muscular Strength