Year 7 Flashcards
What is the name of the agility test?
Illinois agility test
What is cardiovascular endurance?
The ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time without tiring.
Sometimes referred to as stamina.
Define muscular strength.
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.
It helps in activities like tackling, hitting, and throwing.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without becoming tired.
Important for sportspeople to sprint or repeat quick actions for longer.
What does flexibility refer to?
The range of movement possible at a joint.
What is body composition?
The percentage of body weight which can affect the type of sport played.
Heavier rugby players may be more effective in a scrum.
Fill in the blank: A mnemonic for health-related components of fitness is _____
FC Barcelona score more.
What is agility?
The ability to change direction quickly and with control.
Example: A rugby player dodging tackles.
Define balance in the context of fitness.
The ability to maintain the center of mass above the base of support when stationary.
What is coordination?
The ability to use two or more body parts together.
Example: A sprinter using their arms and legs simultaneously.
What is power in fitness?
The ability to use strength at speed (Strength X speed).
Example: Performing a chest pass.
Define reaction time.
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement.
Example: At the start of a swimming race.
What is speed in terms of fitness?
The rate at which an individual can cover distance in a period of time.
Example: How long it takes to complete a 100m sprint.
List the fitness tests for cardiovascular endurance.
- 12-minute run test
What is the fitness test for muscular strength?
One rep max test or hand grip dynamometer.
