Unit 2 Flashcards

Question

Q3 Protein

Answer 1

- For growth and repair - E.g. Meat, eggs, cheese, fish

Answer 2

- Energy store when low on carbohydrates - Protect vital organs - Act as an insulator - E.g. Butter, avocado, oily fish, peanut butter

Answer 3

- Help body's defence system fight illness and infection - Keeps nervous system healthy - Keeps bones, teeth and muscles healthy - E.g. Citrus fruits, peppers, potatoes, leafy green vegetables

Answer 4

- Calcium - Strengthens bones, keeps teeth healthy - E.g. Milk, yoghurt, cheese - Iron - Making red blood cells - E.g. Red meat, nuts, beans

Answer 5

-Transport nutrients round the body -Temperature regulation/helps pass food through the digestive system -Water lost through urine, faeces, sweat so important to replenish fluids throughout the day - 2-2.5l of water daily

Answer 6

- Energy gels and bars, replenish glycogen and carbs, light and easily digestible, can be consumed on the move - Protein supplements – increases muscle mass, increase aerobic and anaerobic strength, expensive

Answer 7

- Replace these main nutrients - Carbohydrates – to replenish energy - Water – to replenish lost fluid - Electrolytes – to replace lost minerals in sweat

Answer 8

Ability of the cardio-respiratory system to work efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during moderate physical activity

Answer 9

Maximum force that can be generated by a muscle/muscle group

Answer 10

Ability of the muscular system to work efficiently and a muscle can continue contracting over a prolonged period of time against a light to moderate fixed load

Answer 11

Having an adequate range of motion at all joints in the body

Answer 12

Ability to move the whole body quickly or move limbs rapidly

Answer 13

Relative ratio of fat-to-fat free mass (vital organs, muscle, bone) in the body

Answer 14

Ability of a performer to quickly and precisely move or change direction without losing balance or time

Answer 15

Static and dynamic balance, ability to maintain centre of mass over a base of support

Answer 16

Ability to control movement of two or more body parts smoothly and efficiently to perform a task

Answer 17

The time taken for a performer to react to a stimulus

Answer 18

Ability to produce a maximal force in the shortest period of time possible

Answer 19

- Continuous - Training at a steady pace at a moderate intensity for a minimum of 30 mins Can be done anywhere, no equipment, not a difficult skill Very boring, cause overuse injury, not sport specific - Fartlek - Varied intensity by running at different speeds or on different terrains Good for sports which change speeds, easily adapted Easily be overdone - Interval - Work period followed by rest/recovery period Improves stamina and strength, easily adaptable, If performed too often increases the risk of over training - Circuit - Different station/exercises Improve cardiovascular fitness, can be sport specific, easily adapted to the performers fitness level Requires lots of space, may need specialist equipment, beginners may find it challenging