Physical Training and Health

Question 1

Define Agility

Answer 1

Agility is the ability to change direction at speed while keeping control

Question 2

Define balance

Answer 2

Balance is the maintaining of the centre of mass over the bass of support

Question 3

Define Cardiovascular endurance

Answer 3

Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles

Question 4

Define co-ordination

Answer 4

co-ordination is the ability to use two or more parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently

Question 5

Define Flexibility

Answer 5

Flexibility is the range of movement possible at a joint

Question 6

Define muscular endurance

Answer 6

muscular endurance is the ability of the muscle or muscle group to contract repeatedly while avoiding fatigue

Question 7

Define reaction time

Answer 7

reaction time is the time taken to start a response to a stimulus

Question 8

Define speed

Answer 8

speed is the maximum rate at which an individual can make a movement or cover a distance in a period of time

Question 9

Define strength

Answer 9

strength is the ability to over come resistance

Question 10

What test measures agility

Answer 10

the illinois agility test measures agility

Question 11

What test measures balance

Answer 11

the Stand Stork test measures balance

Question 12

What is the real name for the bleep test

Answer 12

the bleep test is the multi stage fitness test

Question 13

What test measures cardiovascular endurance

Answer 13

the multi stage fitness test measures cardiovascular endurance

Question 14

What test measures coordination

Answer 14

coordination is measured via the wall toss test

Question 15

what test measures muscular endurance

Answer 15

muscular endurance is measured via the abdominal curl conditioning test

Question 16

what does FITT stand for

Answer 16

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 17

define maximal strength

Answer 17

maximal strength is the largest possible force in a singular contraction

Question 18

define dynamic strength

Answer 18

dynamic strength is the ability of a muscle or muscle group contract repeatedly and not tire out

Question 19

define explosive strength

Answer 19

explosive strength is the combination of strength x speed

Question 20

define static strength

Answer 20

static strength is the ability to hold a body part in a static position

Question 21

define health

Answer 21

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

Question 22

define fitness

Answer 22

fitness is the ability to meet with the demands of the environment

Question 23

what 3 components can affect your health and fitness

Answer 23

-smoking
-alcohol
-drugs

Question 24

what are the 7 different types of training

Answer 24

-continuous
-fartlek
-interval
-plyometrics
-static stretching
-circuit
-weights

Question 25

what is fartlek training

Answer 25

fartlek training involves fast work along with periods of slow work e.g. walking and running

Question 26

what is the aerobic training zone

Answer 26

the aerobic training zone is 60-80% of maximal heart rate

Question 27

what is the anaerobic training zone

Answer 27

the anaerobic training zone is 80-90% of maximal heart rate