Heath And Fitness Flashcards
Define health
A state of physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of infirmity or disease
Define fitness
The ability to cope or meet with the demands of the environment
Explain the relationship between health and fitness (5)
Ill health can negatively affect fitness as the individual may be too unwell to train, thus lowering their fitness
May not affect fitness if they’re still well enough to play
Increased fitness can positively affect health- may be less likely to contract certain diseases, may feel more content with yourself, may enhance your social well-being
Cannot prevent you from contracting some illnesses and diseases and subsequently your physical health may suffer
Cannot prevent you from suffering mental or social health problems
Define agility
The ability to move direction at speed whilst maintaining control
Define balance
Maintains the centre of mass over the base of support
Two types of balance
Static-stationary
Dynamic-moving
Example of static balance
Headstand
Example of dynamic balance
Walking
Define cardio vascular endurance
The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles
Why is cardio vascular endurance important
To perform long enduring events
To perform using aerobic energy system
Another term for cardiovascular endurance
Aerobic power
Who is cardiovascular endurance important for (4)
Long distance runner
Team sports performers
Endurance cyclists
Rowers
How far do marathon runners run for
26 miles and 385 yards
Define coordination
Ability to use different parts of the body together, smoothly and efficiently
Examples of coordination (3)
Hitting a cricket ball with a bat (hand eye)
Kicking a ball in futsal (foot eye)
Arms and legs when dribbling a basketball (arms legs)
