PE chapter 3

Question 1

definition of health

Answer 1

a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 2

definition of fitness

Answer 2

ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment

Question 3

definition of ability

Answer 3

the ability to move and change direction direction quickly whilst maintaining control

Question 4

definition of balance

Answer 4

static balance
dynamic balance - maintaining centre of mass over base of support

Question 5

definition of coordination

Answer 5

ability to use different parts of the body effectively together

Question 6

definition of speed

Answer 6

maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform or cover a distance In a period of time

Question 7

definition of power

Answer 7

product of strength and speed

Question 8

definition of reaction time

Answer 8

time take to initiate a response to a stimulus

Question 9

definition of strength

Answer 9

ability to overcome resistance
maximal strength - max force that can be produced by muscles
dynamic strength - repeated contraction
explosive strength
static strength

Question 10

definition of muscular endurance

Answer 10

ability of a muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue

Question 11

definition of flexibility

Answer 11

range of possible movement at a joint

Question 12

definition of cardiovascular endurance

Answer 12

ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles

Question 13

reasons for fitness testing

Answer 13

• training programs can inform you what needs to be trained
• evaluate strength/weakness
  -set goals
• prevent tedium, provides variety

Question 14

limitations to fitness testing

Answer 14

• tests not specific/too general
• do not replicate movements of activity
• do not replicate competitive conditions required in sports
• must be carried out with correct procedures to increase validity

Question 15

what is the test for agility

Answer 15

Illinois agility test

Question 16

what is the test for balance

Answer 16

stork balance test

Question 17

what is the test for cardiovascular endurance

Answer 17

multi stage fitness test

Question 18

what is the test for coordination

Answer 18

wall toss test

Question 19

what is the test for flexibility

Answer 19

sit and reach test

Question 20

what is the test for muscular endurance

Answer 20

sit up bleep test

Question 21

what is the test for power and explosive strength

Answer 21

vertical jump test

Question 22

what is the test for reaction time

Answer 22

ruler drop test

Question 23

what is the test for maximal strength

Answer 23

one rep max test

Question 24

what is the test for speed

Answer 24

30 metre sprint test

Question 25

what is the test for strength

Answer 25

handgrip dynamometer test

Question 26

what are the principles of training

Answer 26

SPORT

Question 26

definition of progressive overload

Answer 26

working harder than normal whilst gradually increasing the intensity of training

Question 27

definition of specifity

Answer 27

training should be specific to the individual and the demands of the sport they take part in

Question 28

definition of reversibility

Answer 28

if an individual stops training or decreases their training then fitness performance is likely to drop

Question 28

definition of FITT

Answer 28

F - frequency I - intensity T - time T - type

Question 29

definition of tedium

Answer 29

training should be altered and caries to prevent one individual from suffering from this

Question 30

aerobic training zone

Answer 30

60-80% of max heart rate

Question 31

anaerobic training zone

Answer 31

80-90% of max heart rate