Topic 6.3 Components of fitness

Question 1

Health related components of fitness definition

Answer 1

5 areas that help maintain health and performing daily tasks without fatigue

Question 2

Performance components of fitness definition

Answer 2

Subsection of fitness that focus on more technical aspects of sport.

Question 3

Examples of health related components of fitness

Answer 3

Body Composition, Cardio-Respiratory system, flexibility, muscular endurance and strength

Question 4

Examples of performance related components of fitness

Answer 4

Agility, Balance, Coordination, Power, reaction time and speed

Question 5

Body Composition

Answer 5

The ratio of lean body mass to fat body mass

Question 6

Cardio Respiratory fitness

Answer 6

The ability to continue to train the the cardiovascular system for a prolonged period of time

Question 7

Flexibility

Answer 7

The ability for a joint to move through a full range of motion

Question 8

Muscular Endurance

Answer 8

Ability to contract a muscle repeatedly over a period of time

Question 9

Muscular strength

Answer 9

Ability of muscle to exert a maximal force through a range of motion

Question 10

Agility

Answer 10

Ability to rapidly change position of the entire body

Question 11

Balance

Answer 11

Persons ability to maintain there equilibrium when moving

Question 12

Coordination

Answer 12

the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently:

Question 13

Power

Answer 13

The rate at which one can perform work/time (worse athletes less power)

Question 14

Reaction time

Answer 14

The length of time taken to respond to a given stimulus or an event

Question 15

Speed

Answer 15

The ability to perform a movement in a short period of time (eg sprint)

Question 16

Examples of muscular endurance test

Answer 16

Maximum sit up and push up test

Question 17

Examples of strength test

Answer 17

Hand grip dynamometer

Question 18

Example of speed test

Answer 18

40m Sprint

Question 19

Example of agility test

Answer 19

Illinoi Agility test

Question 20

Example of aerobic capacity test

Answer 20

Copper 12 minute run, Harvard step test and Multi stage fitness test

Question 21

Example of flexibility test

Answer 21

Sit and reach test

Question 22

Example of reaction time test

Answer 22

Drop test and Computer simulation

Question 23

Example of Power tests

Answer 23

Vertical jump and standing broad jump

Question 24

Example of balance test

Answer 24

Stork stand

Question 25

Example of coordination test

Answer 25

Hand ball toss

Question 26

Example of body composition

Answer 26

Body mass index

Question 27

Positives and negatives of Illinoi agility test

Answer 27

Positives- Minimal equipment and is easy to do Negatives- Choice of footwear and surface affects time

Question 28

Positives and negatives of flexibility

Answer 28

Positives- Easy and quick to perform Negatives- Variation in limb lengths making comparison misleading

Question 29

Positives and negatives of muscular endurance tests

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Positives- Simple to perform require minimal equipment and many participants can do it at once Negatives- They dont replicate movement of activity

Question 30

Positives and negatives of speed test

Answer 30

Positives- Simple to perform and require minimal equipment Negatives- Weather conditions and running surfaces affect results

Question 31

Positives and negatives of strength test

Answer 31

Positives- Simple and used as a general test for strength Negatives- Used as general test for strength and doesn't represent other muscle groups

Question 32

Positives and negatives of reaction time (computer simulation)

Answer 32

Positives- Easy and quick to conduct Negatives- Not very relatable to any sport

Question 33

Positives and negatives of power test

Answer 33

Positives- Test is simple and easy to conduct Negatives- Technique plays part in maximizing score

Question 34

Positives and negatives of balance test

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Positives- No equipment required and simple to conduct Negatives- Assistant required to complete the test

Question 35

Positives and negatives of coordination test

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Positives- Minimal equipment and can be done alone Negatives- Repetition is needed to gather accurate results

Question 36

Positives and negatives of body composition (body mass index)

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Positives- Simple calculations required from height and weight Negatives- BMI is inaccurate as measure of body fatness

Question 37

Positives and negatives of aerobic capacity (Copper run test)

Answer 37

Positives- Limited equipment, maximal test Negatives- Environmental factors influence it

Question 38

Positives and negatives of Multi stage fitness test

Answer 38

Positives- Easy to set up limited equipment and maximal test Negatives- Environmental factors influence it and stop start