FHS GCSE PE 1.1.3

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the definition of fitness?

Answer 2

The ability to meet the demands of the environment.

Question 3

What is the definition of exercise?

Answer 3

A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and / or physical fitness, it is not competitive sport.

Question 4

How do the 3 terms health, fitness and exercise work together to achieve a balanced healthy lifestyle?

Answer 4

If you take part in regular exercise you will increase your fitness levels and increase health benefits reducing the risk of illnesses such as Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).

Question 5

Is the following statement true or false?

‘It is possible to be fit but not healthy.’

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What are the 5 components of health related exercise?

Answer 6

Cardiovascular Fitness, Muscular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Flexibility and Body Composition.

Question 7

What is the definition of cardiovascular fitness?

Answer 7

The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time without tiring.

Question 8

‘The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired’ is the definition of what?

Answer 8

Muscular Endurance

Question 9

‘The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance’ is the definition of what?

Answer 9

Muscular Strength

Question 10

What is the definition of flexibility?

Answer 10

The range of movement possible at a joint.

Question 11

‘The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle and bone’ is the definition of what?

Answer 11

Body Composition

Question 12

What component of health related exercise would be most important to aerobic activities?

Answer 12

Cardiovascular Fitness

Question 13

What component of health related exercise would be most important to a weight lifter who wants to lift heavy weights?

Answer 13

Muscular Strength

Question 14

What are the 6 components of skill related fitness?

Answer 14

Agility, Balance, Coordination, Power, Reaction Time and Speed.

Question 15

What is the definition of agility?

Answer 15

The ability to change the position of the body quickly and to control the movement of the whole body.

Question 16

‘The ability to retain the body’s centre of mass (gravity) above the base of support with reference to static (stationary), or dynamic (changing), conditions of movement, shape and orientation’ is the definition of what?

Answer 16

Balance

Question 17

What is the definition of coordination?

Answer 17

The ability to use two or more body parts together.

Question 18

‘The ability to do strength performances quickly’ is the definition of what?

Answer 18

Power

Question 19

What is the equation for power?

Answer 19

Power = Strength x Speed

Question 20

‘The differential rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time’ is the definition of what?

Answer 20

Speed

Question 21

What is the definition of reaction time?

Answer 21

The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement.

Question 22

Rugby players require this component of skill related fitness to dodge tackles from the opposition.

Answer 22

Agility

Question 23

Divers require this component of skill related fitness to maintain control of their bodies whilst moving through the air.

Answer 23

Balance (dynamic)

Question 24

To play a hit a successful shot in tennis, the players require which component of skill related fitness?

Answer 24

Hand-Eye Coordination

Question 25

Which component of skill related fitness does a high jumper need to ensure they have an explosive lift from the floor to clear the bar?

Answer 25

Power

Question 26

A javelin thrower needs to be able to bring their arm through very fast to get the maximum possible distance in their throw. Which component of fitness allows them to do this?

Answer 26

Speed

Question 27

To allow a 100m sprinter to get the best possible start they need to have good what?

Answer 27

Reaction Time

Question 28

Which component of health related exercise is important to a hurdler who needs to achieve the best possible leg position?

Answer 28

Flexibility