UNIT 3 - physical training

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

A state of complete emotional, physical and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity

Question 2

Fitness

Answer 2

The ability to meet/ cope with the demands of the environment

Question 3

Agility

Answer 3

The ability to move and change direction quickly (at speed) whilst maintaining control

Question 4

Balance

Answer 4

The maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support

Question 5

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Co-ordination

Answer 6

The ability to use different (two or more) parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently

Question 7

Flexibility

Answer 7

The range of movement possible at a joint

Question 8

Muscular Endurance

Answer 8

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue

Question 9

Power

Answer 9

The product of strength and speed (strength x speed)

Question 10

Reaction Time

Answer 10

The time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus

Question 11

Strength

Answer 11

The ability to overcome resistance

Question 12

Speed

Answer 12

The maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time (speed= distance/ time)

Question 13

Static Balance

Answer 13

Keeping the body stable whilst stationary

Question 14

Dynamic Balance

Answer 14

Maintaining a controlled and stable position whilst moving

Question 15

Maximal Strength

Answer 15

The largest force possible in a single maximal contraction

Question 16

Dynamic Strength

Answer 16

Performing strength activities repeatedly

Question 17

Explosive Strength

Answer 17

Performing strength activities quickly

Question 18

Static Strength

Answer 18

The ability to hold a body part (limb) in a static position

Question 19

Qualitative data

Answer 19

A measure of opinions. More of a subjective than objective appraisal relating to quality of a performance rather than the quantity

Question 20

Quantitative data

Answer 20

A measurement which has been quantified as a number (e.g time in seconds, or goals scored)

Question 21

Specificity

Answer 21

Matching training to the particular requirements of an activity

Question 22

Progressive Overload

Answer 22

Working harder than normal whilst gradually and sensibly increasing the intensity of training

Question 23

Reversibility

Answer 23

If an individual stops or decreases their training level, then fitness and performance are likely to drop

Question 24

Tedium

Answer 24

Being bored and demotivated with training

Question 25

FIIT Principle

Answer 25

Training principle linked to progressive overload, based on frequency, intensity, time, and type

Question 26

Maximum heart rate - calculation

Answer 26

220 - age =___bpm

Question 27

Aerobic training zone (60-80% of max heart rate) - calculation

Answer 27

60% –> MHR/100 x 0.6 =____bpm

80% –> MHR/100 x 0.8 =____bpm

Question 28

Anaerobic training zone (80-90% of max heart rate) - calculation

Answer 28

80% –> MHR/100 x 0.8 =____bpm

90% –> MHR/100 x 0.9 =____bpm

Question 29

Circuit Training

Answer 29

A series of exercises performed one after the other with a rest in between

Question 30

Continuous Training

Answer 30

Exercising for a sustained period of time without rest

Question 31

Fartlek Training

Answer 31

Training where speed and terrain are constantly changing

Question 32

Interval Training

Answer 32

Training method that incorporates periods of work followed by periods of rest

Question 33

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Answer 33

An exercise strategy altering periods of short intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery period

Question 34

Static Stretching

Answer 34

Stretching to the limit and holding the stretch isometrically

Question 35

Weight/ resistance Training

Answer 35

Uses progressive resistance to build on muscle strength or muscular endurance

Question 36

Plyometric Training

Answer 36

Jumping and bounding exercises where muscles use maximum force in a short interval of time

Question 37

Altitude Training

Answer 37

An aerobic training technique that involves training at high-altitude, 2000m above sea level