Unit 3- Physical Training Flashcards
Name the health related components of fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition
What is cardiovascular fitness
Ability to work entire body for a long time without a tiring
What is muscular endurance
The ability to work voluntary muscles repeatedly without tiring
What is muscular strength
Amount of force a muscle can exert to overcome a resistance
What is flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint
What is body composition
The percent of body that is muscle, fat and bone
What are the 6 skill related components of fitness
Agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time , speed
What is agility
The ability to change direction at speed whilst under control
What is balance
Ability to retain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support
What is coordination
Ability to move 2 or more body parts together
What is reaction time
Amount of time taken to respond to a stimulus
What is speed
Rate at which your body can perform an action or movement
What is the test for agility and how do you do it
Illinois agility run
Mark our course to exact measurements, participants starts face down in lying position, time from start to finish
What is the test for balance and how do you do it
Standing stalk test
Places one foot in the air, hand on hips, timer starts when participant raises their heal off the ground
What is the test for coordination and how do you do it
Alternate wall toss
Throws ball with one hand and catches it with the other hand and repeat, count number of successful catch in 30 seconds