T1 2024 Flashcards
Define Fitness
The ability to complete all you need and desire in a day without becoming exhausted.
What are 6 health related fitness components?
Aerobic capacity, Anaerobic capacity, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition. AAMMFB
What are 6 skill related components?
Agility, Balance, Coordination, Reaction time, Speed, Power. ABCRSP
What is continuous training and an example?
It is training done for an extended period of time with no breaks. Eg cross country running.
What is interval training and an example?
Continuous training incorporating breaks. Eg 20 up and backs with 20 second rest in between.
What is resistance training and an example?
An exercise causing muscles to contract against external resistance, causing better power, strength and hypertrophy. Eg bench press.
What is circuit training and an example?
When you alternate between different exercises in a circuit.
What is fartlek training and an example?
Training where intensity is varied but there is no rest periods. Eg run, first 5km fast, next 2km slow, finish with 100m flat out.
How do you calculate MHR?
220 - Age
Define Coordination
Having awareness of your senses and all body parts can work together fluently.
Define Balance
To maintain the body physically in equilibrium.
Define Anaerobic capacity.
To put body parts into motion quickly and sustain high intensity efforts.
What is the difference between muscular endurance and muscular strength?
Endurance is to work it for a long period of time, strength is to quickly produce an explosive effort.
Define Body Composition
Ratio of fat to non-fat components in your body.
Define Aerobic Capacity
Ability to make ATP needed to do continuous activity over extended periods.
What does FITT stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time
Why are rest days needed in programs?
It allows to muscles to recover & body to replace glycogen levels in preparation for the next training session.