Physical Fitness

Question 1

What is physical fitness

Answer 1

The ability to perform physical tasks efficiently and effectively
Physical fitness is a relative concept
You can be fit for one task not another eg an athlete could win in shootout but doesn’t have the fitness to run 10,000m

Question 2

Fitness for health vs performance

Answer 2

Baseline for physical fitness is 40-60%
Performance related is 60-80%
Peak is 80-100%

Question 3

Quantity vs quality

Answer 3

Quantity is good for elite performance eg 4-5 sessions, quality is useful for peak performance

Question 4

Aerobic energy production

Answer 4

Determined by the ability of the respiratory and circulatory system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the working muscles and the ability of the muscles to use the supply

Question 5

Anaerobic

Answer 5

The ability of the muscles and liver to store fuel and the ability of the muscles to utilise this fuel

Question 6

Muscular power

Answer 6

Being able to produce max force with speed in an explosive effort

Question 7

Muscular strength

Answer 7

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to produce Max or near max force to overcome a resistance
Also determined by the size of the muscle and the ratio of muscle fibres

Question 8

Muscular speed

Answer 8

Being able to apply a moderate to small force at a high speed
Determined by ability of muscles to contract and relax quickly

Question 9

Muscular endurance

Answer 9

Muscles or a group of muscles being able to hold or keep repeating a movement that requires less than max effort for a long period of time
Determined by ratio of muscle fibres combined with ability of respiratory and circulatory system to deliver sufficient oxygen and nutrients to working muscles

Question 10

Flexibility

Answer 10

Bend stretch twist or turn
Range of movement in joints