UNIT 4 AOS 1

Question 1

Activity analysis

Answer 1

recording and analysing of movement and skill data from a game, sport or activity

Question 2

Direct observation

Answer 2

coach or individual views player or team from sideline

Question 3

digital recording

Answer 3

statistical data can be live and analysed immediately or after event

Question 4

skill frequency

Answer 4

skill frequency tables can easily be completed using direct observation or different technologies
- give an indication of the predominant fitness components and muscles/ muscle groups

Question 5

movement patterns

Answer 5

• typical movements completed by a performer during a game or activity
• able to determine fitness components and energy systems used

Question 6

heart rates

Answer 6

provide info on the role of energy systems

- disadv. need to calibrate each person

Question 7

Work to rest ratios

Answer 7

summary of the time an athlete spends physically working compared to the time spent resting or recovering

Question 8

aerobic power

Answer 8

maximum rate of energy production from the aerobic energy system

• marathons, team sports requiring repeated effort
• affecting = age, sex, muscle fibre type

Question 9

anaerobic capacity

Answer 9

total amount of energy obtainable from the anaerobic energy systems
- elite level 100 metre sprints
affecting = age, sex, muscle fibre type, lactate tolerance

Question 10

muscular strength

Answer 10

peak force that a muscle can develop
- gripping hockey stick while making powerful shot
affecting factors = speed of muscle contraction
- length of muscle fibre

Question 11

muscular power

Answer 11

ability of a muscle or group f muscles to exert a maximum amount of force in the shortest period of time

Question 12

speed

Answer 12

rate of motion

- ability to move the body or part of the body from one point to another as quickly as possible

Question 13

agility

Answer 13

combination of flexibility and speed, which allows the performer to change direction with maximal speed and control

Question 14

flexibility

Answer 14

range of movement around a joint

Question 15

balance

Answer 15

ability of the body to remain in a state of equilibrium while performing a desired task
dynamic balance: body’s balance under control while moving
static balance: balance under control while not moving

Question 16

body composition

Answer 16

refers to the relative proportions of bone, muscle and fat in the body

• 5-18% body fat considered safe for males
• 12-25% for females

Question 17

coordination

Answer 17

ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
- interaction between neutral, muscular and skeletal body systems

Question 18

reaction time

Answer 18

time between a stimulus and the first response

- average reaction time is 0.2 seconds

Question 19

types of fitness tests

Answer 19

• in lab
• field tests
• direct tests
• indirect tests
• maximal tests

Question 20

physiological perspectives of choosing fitness tests

Answer 20

is the test going to suit the individuals current fitness levels

Question 21

psychological perspectives of choosing fitness tests

Answer 21

• give athlete understanding of their mental readiness and mental capacity to train and perform

Question 22

sociological perspectives

Answer 22

• provide context about the broader social, cultural and environmental factors that contribute to an athletes performance.

Question 23

test reliability

Answer 23

making sure test is done reliably and is repeatable, same conditions each time the test is conducted and same fashion

Question 24

test validity

Answer 24

making sure the test assesses the fitness component you’re intending on gaining info on