Components of Fitness Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is agility in physical education?
Agility is the ability to change the direction of the body quickly and accurately while maintaining control and balance.
Give an example of agility in football.
In football, a player may change direction rapidly to dodge a defender and make a pass or shot, showcasing agility.
How can agility be tested?
Agility can be tested using drills like the Illinois Agility Test, which involves running through a course with cones while changing direction.
What are some examples of sports that require agility?
Football – Dribbling past opponents, changing direction quickly.
Tennis – Moving around the court to respond to shots.
Rugby – Dodging and evading tackles.
Basketball – Quick directional changes for offense or defense.
What is balance in physical education?
Balance is the ability to maintain the body’s center of mass over its base of support, whether static (still) or dynamic (moving).
What are the two types of balance?
Static Balance – Maintaining a stable position when still (e.g., holding a yoga pose).
Dynamic Balance – Maintaining stability while moving (e.g., balancing while running or performing a gymnastics routine).
Why is balance important in physical activities?
Balance helps improve performance in activities like gymnastics, football, and cycling, reducing the risk of falls or injuries and allowing better control during movement.
Give an example of static balance in sport.
An example is a gymnast holding a handstand or a footballer taking a penalty kick with proper posture.
How is balance tested?
Stork Test
What is cardiovascular endurance?
Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles during prolonged physical activity.
Why is cardiovascular endurance important in sport?
It allows athletes to perform sustained physical activity without becoming fatigued, improving performance in endurance sports like running, cycling, or swimming.
Give an example of a sport that requires cardiovascular endurance.
Long-distance running
Cycling
Swimming
These activities require continuous effort over long periods, making good cardiovascular endurance essential.
How does cardiovascular endurance affect performance?
Better cardiovascular endurance means an athlete can maintain a higher level of performance for longer without tiring. It helps in quicker recovery after intense exercise.
How can you test cardiovascular endurance?
One common test is the multi-stage fitness test (bleep test), where you run back and forth across a 20-meter distance at increasing speeds. The longer you last, the better your cardiovascular endurance.
