Component 1 - Physical Training And Movement Analysis Flashcards
(128 cards)
What are the 5 health related components of fitness?
Cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition.
Define cardiovascular fitness
The ability to work the entire body for a long time without tiring.
Define muscular endurance
The ability to work voluntary muscles repeatedly without tiring.
Define muscular strength
The amount of force a muscle can exert to overcome a resistance.
Define flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint.
Define body composition
The % of the body that is muscle, fat and bone.
What are the 6 skill related components of fitness?
Agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed.
Define agility
The ability to change direction of the body with control.
Define balance
The ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support.
Define coordination
The ability to use 2 or more body parts at once e.g hand-eye coordination.
Define power
Strength x speed.
Define reaction time
The time between the presentation of a stimuli to the onset of movement.
Define speed
How quickly a distance can be covered or an object thrown.
What are the 4 stages of a warm up?
Pulse raiser, stretches (dynamic and static), sports specific drill, mental preparation
What is the purpose of a pulse raiser?
Increases heart rate, muscles get oxygen they need, gets heart close to working rate.
What is the purpose of stretches?
Warm up muscles –> become elastic and prevents muscle injury.
What is the purpose of sports specific drills?
Get a feel for the movement to perform well in the game.
What is the purpose of mental preparation?
Get head in game to perform well in the game.
What is the test for agility?
Illinois agility test
What is the test for balance?
Standing stork test
What is the test for coordination?
Alternate hand wall toss (2m from wall)
What is the test for power?
Vertical jump test (stand sideways to wall)
What is the test for reaction time?
Ruler drop test (30cm ruler)
What is the test for speed?
30 metre sprint test (flying start)