P1. Physical training

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the definition of fitness?

Answer 2

Ability to cope with the demands of the environment

Question 3

What is the definition of cardiovascular endurance?

Answer 3

Ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles

Question 4

What is the definition of muscular endurance?

Answer 4

ability to repeatedly use muscles over a long time without fatigue

Question 5

What is the definition of strength?

Answer 5

Amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can apply against a resistance

Question 6

What is the definition of speed?

Answer 6

Rate at which someone is able to move over a period of time

Question 7

What is the definition of power?

Answer 7

Speed x strength

Question 8

What is the definition of agility?

Answer 8

Ability to change direction at speed whilst maintaining control

Question 9

What is the definition of balance?

Answer 9

Ability to keep the bodys centre of mass over a base of support

Question 10

What is the definition of coordination?

Answer 10

ability to use two or more parts of the body together efficiently

Question 11

What is the definition of reaction time?

Answer 11

Time taken to react to a stimuli

Question 12

What is the definition of flexability?

Answer 12

Amount of movement possible at a joint

Question 13

How do you work out maximum heart rate?

Answer 13

220 - age

Question 14

What is the aerobic target zone?

Answer 14

60-80% of maximum heart rate

Question 15

What is the anaerobic target zone?

Answer 15

80-90% of maximum heart rate

Question 16

What are the 6 types of training?

Answer 16

Static
Circuit
Plyometric
Continuous
Fartlek
Interval

Question 17

What are the different training seasons and how should you base your training around them?

Answer 17

Pre season - general fitness improvements
Competitive season - specific skill improvements, maintain fitness
Post season - general fitness, rest, relax, recover

Question 18

Name 2 benefits for physical health?

Answer 18

Lower resting heart rate
Healthy muscles
Weight loss

Question 19

Name 2 benefits of mental health?

Answer 19

Improves self esteem
Reduced stress
Absense of depression

Question 20

Name 2 benefits of social health?

Answer 20

Interaction with others
Sense of belonging
Making new friends

Question 21

What is physical health?

Answer 21

Ability to perform everyday tasks, free from illness and injury

Question 22

What is mental health?

Answer 22

An individual realising his/hers true potential

Question 23

What is social health?

Answer 23

Interacting with a range of people and having a sense of belonging

Question 24

How can you avoid injury?

Answer 24

Warm up - pulse raiser, stretch
Correct equipment and clothing
Correct technique
Hydration

Question 25

What to do after you exercise...?

Answer 25

Cool down - stretch Ice bath Eat and rehydrate

Question 26

What is the definition of altitude training?

Answer 26

A form of aerobic training which can improve cardiovascular endurance

Question 27

What is the definition of cardiovascular fitness?

Answer 27

Ability to exercise the whole body for long periods of time

Question 28

What does a lower resting heart rate mean?

Answer 28

A stronger heart and a more efficient aerobic system

Question 29

What does cardiac hypertrophy refer to?

Answer 29

Strength and size of the heart

Question 30

Why do you need to cool down after exercise?

Answer 30

Oxygen back to working muscles and repay oxygen debt. Reduce lactic acid feel less fatigued so they can return to training quicker

Question 31

How do ice baths affect recovery?

Answer 31

Prevent DOMS or remove lactic acid

Question 32

How does cooling down by stretching affect recovery?

Answer 32

Removes lactic acid and slowly brings heart rate down