The participant as an individual Flashcards
Define ‘Flexibility’
the range of movement around a joint
Define ‘Physiology’
the functions and processes of the human body
Define ‘Peak’
at your very best - the best prepared period for you to be able to perform
Define ‘Inclusion’
a policy that no one should experience barriers to learning as a result of their disability, heritage, gender, special educational need, ethnicity, social group, sexual orientation, race or culture.
Define ‘Equestrian’
relating to horseback riding or horseback trails
Define ‘Physique’
The form, size and development of a persons body
Define ‘Metabolic’
The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within us
Define ‘Power’
the combination of speed and strength
Define ‘Maximal strength’
the greatest amount of weight that can be lifted in one go
Define ‘Culture’
the ideas, customs and social behaviours of a particular people or society
Define ‘Fast’ (in relation to culture)
to eat only certain types of food or to reduce food intake
Define ‘Devout’
devoted or dedicated to.
Define ‘Gender’
the state of being male or female
Define ‘Hijab’
a head covering that must be worn in public by some Muslim women
Define ‘Body composition’
the percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
Define ‘Musculature’
the system or arrangement of muscles on a body
Define ‘Somatotypes’
different body types based on shape, most commonly Endomorph, Mesomorph and Ectomorph
Define ‘Trunk’
the middle part of your body (midsection)
Define ‘Dehydration’
The rapid loss of water from the body
Define ‘Landscape’
The aspect of the land characteristic of a particular region
Define ‘Risk’
the possibility of suffering harm, loss or danger
Define ‘Challenge’
a test of your ability or resources in a demanding situation
Define ‘Competitive’
an activity that involves some form of contest, rivalry or game
Define ‘Recreational’
any form of play, amusement or relaxation performed as games, sports or hobbies
Define ‘Periodisation’
the different parts of a training programme
Define ‘General fitness’
a state of general good health and to be able to carry out activities at a relatively low level
Which activity is most suited to 'Ectomorph'? Olympic weightlifting Shot put High Jump Canoeing
High jump
Which one of the following does not decrease with age? Skill Flexibility Strength Oxygen capacity
Skill
Which of the following factors affecting participation do you not have total control over? Age Risk and Challenge Gender Disability
Risk and challenge
Which one of these is not a disability category? Physical Mental Permanent Social
Social
Before any physical activity it is important to identify potential hazards. This is called: Risk consideration Risk assessment Danger management Danger assessment
Risk assessment
"the rapid loss of water from the body" is the definition of: Dehydration Low fluid levels Thirsty Leaking
Dehydration
What two factors can affect an individual’s opportunities to train?
Time
Funding
Explain the three parts of periodisation
Pre - Preparation and fitness
Peak - Skill and maintain fitness
Post - Rest and recovery
What positive affect can high altitude training have on the body?
Increases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
