btec spot definitions Flashcards

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what is agility

Skill related components of fitness

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the ability to move quickly and precisely or change direction without losing balance or time

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what is balance- names two types

Skill related components of fitness

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the ability to maintain your centre of mass over a base of support.

static
dynamic

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what is power

Skill related components of fitness

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The work done in a unit of time
It is calculated Power = force(kg) x distance (mins or secs)

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what is reaction time

Skill related components of fitness

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The time taken for a performer to respond to a stimulus.

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what is co-ordination

Skill related components of fitness

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The ability of parts of the body to work together to move smoothly and accurately

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Components of physical fitness

what is aerobic endurance

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ability of the cardiorespiratory system to work efficiently supplying nutrients and oxygen to the working muscles

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Components of physical fitness

what is muscular endurance

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the ability of the muscular system to work efficiently in which muscles can repeatedly contract over a period of time against a light to moderate load.

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Components of physical fitness

what is flexibility

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the ability to move all joints fluidly through their complete range of motion

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9
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Components of physical fitness

what is speed

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distance divided by time taken ,measured in meters per second -3 types
-Accelerative/up to 30 meters
-pure speed/sprints up to 60 meters
-speed endurance /short recovery in-between

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Components of physical fitness

what is muscular strength

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the maximum force that a muscle or muscle group can produce. measured in KG

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Components of physical fitness

what is Body composition

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the relative ratio of fat- free mass in the body

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12
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how do you measure your heart rate training Zones

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HR=220-age (years)

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13
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how do you measure your lower heart rate training Zones

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0.6x200 =

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how do you measure your upper heart rate training Zones

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0.85x200=

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15
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what does RPE stand for

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Rate of Perceived Exertion

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16
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what does the RPE scale start at

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6-no exertion at all

20-maximal exertion

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17
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Fit principles

what is frequency

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The number of training sessions you complete over a period of time aim for 3 to 5 sessions a week

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Fit principles

what is Intensity

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how hard you train. Intensity can be prescribed using the HR or RPE

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Fit principles

what is time

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how long you train for aim for 15 minutes to 60 minutes of activity depending on the intensity.

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Fit principles

what is type

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how you train, the appropriate methods(s) of training should be selected according to your need and your goals

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21
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what is active stretching

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stretching which is performed on their own. The performer applies force to stretch and lengthen the muscles

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what is static stretching

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this is is required by someone or something
the object/person applies and external force causing the muscles to stretch.

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23
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what is ballistic stretching

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involves making fast jerky movements usually in the form bouncing or bobbing

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24
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what is hollow sprints

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sprint and a light jog

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25
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what is acceleration sprints

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Acceleration sprint session
jog-50%
Medium-75%
sprint-100%

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26
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what is interval training

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period of rest period of work

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27
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endurance TRAINING

what is CONTINUOUS

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is known as steady, straight training, it can last for over 30 mins because the training intensity is low.
cool down and warm up is important.)

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28
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endurance TRAINING

what is fartlek

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different intensity e.g. walk, jog, sprint

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29
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what is reliability

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should do it more than 1 times so you get a better and more accurate score

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30
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what is validity

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whether the results you recorded are a true reflection of what you’re trying to test for..

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31
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what is practicality

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when you should do it so it doesn’t take too long
-time available
-equipment required
-costs involved

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32
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what does grip dynamometer measure

A

how strong you hand grip is

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33
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what is another word for the bleep test

A

multistage fitness test

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34
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how long do you have to run for every beep on bleep test

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20m

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35
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describe the illinois agility run test

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run 10m then run diagonal 10m weave in and out of the cones 20m and then diagonal 10m down and then run it of run 10m to the finish.

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36
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what kind of test can you use for flexibility

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sit and reach test

37
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what kind of test can you use for aerobic endurance

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multistage fitness test/bleep test

38
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what kind of test can you use for a aerobic endurance

A

a forestry step test/bleep test/multistage fitness test

39
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what kind of test can you use for speed and agility

A

Illinois agility run test

40
Q

what kind of test can you use for muscular endurance

A

one-minute press-up test

41
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what kind of test can you use for body composition

A

body mass index

42
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what is free weight training

A

barbell/dumb bell for constant-resistance exercises .In reps and sets.

43
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Two places where you can take you heart rate

A

Either side of your neck
You wrist with your thumb pointing up

44
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Why would you never used yours thumb when you taking your heart rate

A

Because it’s got its own light pulse

45
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How do you calculate you heart rate training zone

A

HRmax=220-AGE

46
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On the rpe scale how high of exertion is 6

A

No exertion at all

47
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On the rpe scale what is the exertion of of 20

A

Maximum exertion

48
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How to measure RPE scale

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RPE x 10 = (bpm)

49
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What is progressive overload

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When you work hard enough to when you adapt to what your training for

50
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What is specificity

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Training should be specific to your preferred sport activities or developing physical/skill -related fitness goals

51
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What is adaptation

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This occurs during the recovery period after the training session is complete adaptation is how your body increases its ability to cope with training loads

52
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what is rest and recovery

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essential to allow the body to repair and adapt and for the renewal of body tissues if your body doesn’t get recovery time your performance can start to decrease

53
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name 2 types of static stretching

A

Active
passive

54
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what is active stretching

A

performed by a sport performer on there own the performer applies force to stretch and lengthen the muscles

55
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what is passive stretching

A

this is also known as assisted stretching and requires request of a person and object such as a chair or a wall

56
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what is ballistic stretching

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involves a fast jerky movement usually in a form of bouncing or bobbing through the full range of movements

57
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what does circuit training improve

A

improves muscular strength muscular endurance power and aerobic endurance

58
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of circuit training

A

ADV-time can be tailored specifically to meet the performers needs and requirements of their sports
DIS-you need to plan time for when you want to do it including setting up the equipment and taking the equipment back down.

59
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what are free weights

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a weight that is not attached to another machine or devise barbells dumb bells are types of free weights and can be used in a range of constant-resistance exercises

60
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of free weights

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ADV-training can be sport specific targeting specific muscles and muscle groups
DIS-session needs careful organisation ensuring use of correction ,safe technique

61
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what is plyometrics

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plyometrics’ training involves exercises in which muscles are quickly and repeatly stretched and lengthened.

62
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of plyometrics

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ADV-training can be made specific to the sport your trying to train for
DIS-need to be experienced to perform this type of training safety

63
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what is continuous training

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also known as long, slow distance or steady-state training that last for 30 min

64
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of continuous training

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ADV-no special equipment required
easy to carry out
DIS-higher risk of injury if running on a hard surface

65
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what is fartlek training

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Swedish name
no rest running for a steady pace at all times and the intensity varies
examples of this is cross country running

66
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of fartlek training

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ADV-no specal equipment required the performer can control the intensity level
DIS-need for careful control of training intensity

67
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what is interval training

A

work periods and recovery periods by varying the intensity and length of work periods

68
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of interval training

A

ADV-no special equipment required
DIS-performer may lose interest due to repetition

69
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what are hollow sprint

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this technique involves a series of sprints seperating by a hollow period of jogging or waliking

sprint for 20m ,then jog for 20m alternating between the two until you reach the final cone

70
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of hollow sprint

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ADV- no special equipment needed
DIS- may lose interest

71
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what is the meaning of acceleration sprint

A

gradually increases from a standing or rolling start to jogging then to striding and a maximum sprint.

72
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of acceleration sprint

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ADV- no special equipment required
DIS-may lose interest

73
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of the sit and reach test

A

ADV-easy to complete , quick to administrate
DIS- there are different inconsistent test methods for example some methods include warm ups some don’t

74
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of the multistage fitness test

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ADV- minimum cost involved
DIS-not sutible for certain population for examples elderly people

75
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what are the disadvantages and advantages of the Illinois agility run test

A

ADV-minimum cost involved
DIS-different surfaces can affect times records

76
Q

what does the sit and reach test measure for

A

Flexibility

77
Q

what does the grip dynamometer test measure for

A

Strength

78
Q

what does the multistage fitness test measure for

A

aerobic endurance

79
Q

what does the forestry step test measure for

A

aerobic endurance

80
Q

what does the 35m sprint test measure for

A

speed

81
Q

what does the the illinous agility run test measure for

A

speed and agility

82
Q

what does the vertical jump test measure for

A

anaerobic power

83
Q

what does the one min press up test measure for

A

muscular strength

84
Q

what does the one minute sit up test measure for

A

muscular endurance

85
Q

what does body mass index measure for
(BMI)

A

body composition

86
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how do you test for you body mass index

A

BMI=body weight(KG) / height (m)x Height(m)

87
Q

what does the skin fold test measure for

A

Body composition

88
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where do you use the skin fold caliper on a human body

A

male -chest
-abdomen
-thigh
female-triceps
- suprailiac
-thigh