PE 2

Question 1

Define health

Answer 1

A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 2

Physical health and well-being (3)

Answer 2

All body systems working well
Free from illness /injury /disease
Able to carry out everyday tasks

Question 3

Mental health and well-being (3)

Answer 3

Able to cope with stress
Can control emotions
Feeling good/ self-esteem

Question 4

Social health and well-being (4)

Answer 4

Essential human needs are met
Friendship and support
Having value within society
Ability to mix with other people.

Question 5

Define fitness

Answer 5

The ability to cope with the demands of the environment

Question 6

The relationship between health and fitness (2)

Answer 6

Decreased fitness because of ill health
Increased fitness despite ill health

Question 7

Unused energy is stored as

Answer 7

Fat, which could cause obesity

Question 8

How does energy is derived from food sources

Answer 8

Muscle cells release energy from glucose in a process called respiration
Some glucose is converted to glycogen and stored in the muscles and liver

Question 9

Components of fitness (10)

Answer 9

Agility
Balance: static and dynamic
Cardiovascular endurance
Coordination
Flexibility
Muscular endurance
Power
Reaction time
Speed
Strength.

Question 10

Define agility

Answer 10

The ability to change directions speed

Question 11

Define Balance: static and dynamic

Answer 11

The ability to maintain equilibrium, whether stationary or moving

Question 12

Define Cardiovascular endurance

Answer 12

The ability to continuously exercise without tiring

Question 13

Define Coordination

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Define Flexibility

Answer 14

The range of movement of a joint

Question 15

Define Muscular endurance

Answer 15

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to repeatedly contract or keep going without tiring

Question 16

Define Power

Answer 16

Strength x speed

Question 17

Define Reaction time

Answer 17

The time taken to response to a stimulus

Question 18

Define Speed

Answer 18

The ability to move the body or body parts quickly

Question 19

Define Strength

Answer 19

The maximum force a muscle or a group of muscles can apply against a resistance

Question 20

What does 12-Minute Cooper Run tests

Answer 20

Cardiovascular endurance

Question 21

What does Sit and Reach tests

Answer 21

Flexibility

Question 22

What does Multi-Stage Abdominal Curl Conditioning tests

Answer 22

Muscular endurance

Question 23

What does Vertical Jump tests

Answer 23

Power

Question 24

What does 30 meters sprint tests

Answer 24

Speed

Question 25

What does 1 Rep Max tests

Answer 25

Strength

Question 26

What does Illinois Agility tests

Answer 26

Agility

Question 27

What does Standing Stork tests

Answer 27

Balance

Question 28

What does Anderson Wall Toss Coordination tests

Answer 28

Coordination

Question 29

What does Rule Drop tests

Answer 29

Reaction time

Question 30

Reasons for fitness testing (3)

Answer 30

Identifying strengths and weaknesses Monitoring improvement Informing the design of a training programme

Question 31

Define VO2 max

Answer 31

The volume of oxygen that can be consumed while exercising at maximum capacity

Question 32

Importance of VO2 max

Answer 32

A measure of cardiovascular endurance/ stamina

Question 33

Factors that affect VO2 max level (5)

Answer 33

Lifestyle Choices Age Gender Genetics Training

Question 34

Principles of fitness (SPORT)

Answer 34

Specifict Progression Overload Reversibility Tedium

Question 35

Principles of overload (FITT)

Answer 35

Frequency Intensity Time Type

Question 36

Methods of training (6)

Answer 36

Continuous training Weight training Fartlek training Plyometric training Circuit training High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Question 37

Describe Continuous training

Question 38

Advantages and disadvanatages of continuos training

Answer 38

Adv: Aerobic fitness is improved Dis: It can become repetitive and therefore participants may get bored

Question 39

Methods to use and safety considerations for continuos training

Answer 39

Methods to use: Running, swimming or cycle Safety considerations: Footwear

Question 40

Advantages and disadvanatages of Weight training

Answer 40

Adv:Easily adapted to specific training needs and fitness Dis:Can require specialist equipment and gym membership if resistance machines are required

Question 40

Define Weight training

Question 41

Methods to use and safety considerations for Weight training

Answer 41

Methods to use:Resistance machines Safety considerations:Spotter

Question 42

Define Fartlek training

Question 43

Advantages and disadvanatages of Fartlek training

Answer 43

Adv:More varied than continuous training Dis:Intensity changes mean that the participant must be highly motivated for high intensity intervals

Question 44

Methods to use and safety considerations for Fartlek training

Answer 44

Methods to use:Running, cycling or football Safety considerations:Equipment check

Question 45

Define Plyometric training

Question 46

Advantages and disadvanatages of Plyometric training

Answer 46

Adv:Increase power of movement Dis:Injury can occur due to the high impact and stress put on muscles and joints

Question 47

Methods to use and safety considerations for Plyometric training

Answer 47

Methods to use:Deep jumping Safety considerations:Injury preventions

Question 48

Define Circuit training

Question 49

Advantages and disadvanatages of Circuit training

Answer 49

Adv:Difficulty levels can be tailored to the participants and their needs/age/fitness levels Dis:Requires a large space to set up a range of workout stations

Question 50

Methods to use and safety considerations for Circuit training

Answer 50

Suitable for different athletes Safety considerations:Equipment

Question 51

Define High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Question 52

Advantages and disadvanatages of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Answer 52

Adv:Sessions are shorter in duration compared to traditional training Dis:Intense movements increase the risk of injury

Question 53

Methods to use and safety considerations for High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Answer 53

Methods to use:Running, swimming or football Safety considerations:Risk of overexertion

Question 54

The reason for carrying out altitude training

Answer 54

Increase in red blood cell count

Question 55

Advantages with link to endurance activities

Answer 55

Oxygen-carrying capacity increases Aerobic endurance performance improves

Question 56

Disadvantages with link to difficulties in completing the training

Answer 56

Can have negative effects on the immune system Not many people have access to high-altitude areas Can cause dizziness and nausea

Question 57

The physiological reasons for a warm up

Answer 57

Raises body temperature and heart rate Increases blood flow to muscles

Question 58

The physiological reasons for cool down

Answer 58

Helps reduce the O2 debt and clear lactic acid in the muscles

Question 59

The psychological reasons for a warm up

Answer 59

Focuses the mind on the excercise Helps prepare mentally for competition

Question 60

The psychological reasons for cool down

Answer 60

Gives time for performer to calm down Helps transition to less physical daily activities

Question 61

The phases of a warm up

Answer 61

Pulse raising exercise Stretching Skill based practices/familiarization

Question 62

The phases of cool down

Answer 62

Continue light exercise to maintain a gradual decrease in pulse Stretch thoroughly to aid recovery. Static stretching