Topic A- Components of Fitness Flashcards
Definition of aerobic endurance
Ability of the cardiorespiratory system to deliver oxygen and nutirients to working muscles for a prolonged period of time.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability of muscles to perform repeated contractions against a resistance over a period of time without fatigue.
Flexibility is the ability…
to move a joint easily through its complete range of movement.
Speed is…
the distance covered in a certain amount of time or the ability to move body parts quickly.
What are the 3 types of speed?
Accelerative speed (30m), Pure speed (60m) and Speed endurance (short recovery periods between sprints).
Definition of strength:
The maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle or group of muscles.
Body composition is…
the amount of body fat in the body compared to the lean body mass.
What is agility?
The ability to change direction quickly without losing balance.
Balance is…
the ability to remain upright and steady by positioning of the body’s centre of mass over the base of support.
Coordination is the ability to…
use at least two body parts together, and produce a flowing movement efficiently and accurately wasting less energy.
Definition of power
The combination of speed and strength.
Reaction time is..
the time taken between identifying a stimulus and responding to it.
What is heart rate measured in?
Beats per minute (bpm)
How do we find a person’s maximum heart rate?
Max heart rate= 220-(age)
Aerobic training zone=
60%-85% of HR max
What does RPE stand for?
Rate of Perceived Exertion
How do you estimate current heart rate using information from the Borg Scale?
RPE x 10= estimate of current heart rate
What 4 things does the term FITT stand for and what is the definition of each one?
Frequency: How often an individual trains
Intensity: How hard an individual trains
Time: How long an individual trains for
Type: The method of training used
Progressive overload:
Gradual increase of the intensity of training so the body can adapt and improve.
Specificity:
Training should replicate the demands of the sport you are training for.
Individual needs/differences:
Training that is tailored to suit an individual, taking into account current fitness levels, disabilities, age, gender and training aims.
Rest & Recovery:
Body needs rest so it can recover.
Reversibility:
When the body loses any improvements made during training.
Variation:
Different activities in training to keep individuals motivated.
