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What is general fitness?

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Capacity to carry out a physical task without fatigue (SSSSS)

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What is health?

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Absence of illness, injury and disease (physical, social and mental well-being)

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What is recreation? What is outdoor recreation?

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Leisure time spent doing something active. Activity with element of risk - rock climbing

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What makes up a balanced diet?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and water

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What foods contain a high % of protein? What type of athlete would this benefit?

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Chicken, red meat - power athletes e.g. Weightlifter, javelin

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What is obesity? What causes it?

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Extreme overweight caused by excessive eating and too little exercise

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What is carbohydrate loading? What type of athlete would follow this diet?

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Prior to an event eating foods high in carbs (pasta) - endurance events (marathon)

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Name five benefits of exercising?

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  • controls body weight
  • physical fitness
  • social benefits
  • posture
  • mental well-being
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Name 3 reasons why it is important to warm up?

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Prevention of injury, mental preparation and perform better

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For a named activity, describe 3 injuries which could take place?

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Football

Pulled muscle, fracture bone, cut, blister

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What does RICE mean?

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Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

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What are the symptoms of concussion?

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Memory loss, blurred vision, confusion

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Name 4 functions of the skeletal system

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Support, movement, protection, blood production

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Name the 5 parts of the vertebrae

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Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx

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Name the 3 types of strength and give an example of each

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Static - rings in gym
Explosive - shot put
Dynamic - cycling

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How many pumps are there in the heart?

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4

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What is the function of: red cells, white cells, platelets and plasma?

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Red - carry O2
White - fight infection
Platelets - clot the blood
Plasma - transports waste products

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What are the 2 training zones called?

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Anaerobic and aerobic

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Aerobic respiration is in the presence of what?

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O2

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What is

Glucose + O2 = CO2 + water + energy?

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Aerobic respiration

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What is

Glucose = energy + lactic acid?

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Anaerobic respiration

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What is muscular endurance? Name a test to measure it?

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Ability of muscles to work for long duration without fatigue - press up/sit up test

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What is power? Name a test to measure it?

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Ability to exert a force quickly - standing broad jump

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What is flexibility? Name a test to measure it?

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Range of movement around a joint - sit and reach test

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What are the principles of training?
``` Specificity Progression Overload Reversibility Tedium ```
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Name 5 types of training methods?
Continuous, interval, Fartlek, weight, circuit
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Name 6 factors that affect performance?
Age, injury, stress, somatotype, gender, environment, personality
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Name 5 factors that affect participation In sport
Leisure time, education, parents, religion, peer group, money, disability
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Why is an endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph
Fat Muscles Skinny
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A somatotype of 7-7-1 would indicate what?
Extreme fat, muscle and skinny 7 high 1 low
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What 4 factors make males out perform females at most sports?
Bone structure, muscle mass, % of body fat, O2 carrying capacity
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Name 3 factors to do with age and performance
Decrease in muscle strength, O2 carrying capacity and joint mobility
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What is the difference between an introvert and an extrovert
Introvert - shy, reserved, non contact sports | Extrovert - loud, confident, team games
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Name 3 psychological factors which affect performance
Stress, boredom, anxiety, nerves, pressure, personality
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What is sponsorship? What can be sponsored?
Advertisement of a product in return for a financial reward | Individuals , teams, stadiums, events and sports
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What is a national governing body? Name 3 things it does?
FA - football association Organises internal competitions Provides support for officials and coaches Increase participation at grassroots level
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What is feedback?
Internal feedback - knowledge of performance | External feedback - knowledge of results
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Name 3 safety considerations when performing in sport
Equipment checks, playing surface, rules, warm up, clothing
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Name 3 technological advances in sport
Hawk eye Blade boots Swimsuits
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What are the 11 components of fitness?
``` Speed Power Somatotype Strength Agility Timing Balance Flexibility Stamina Muscular endurance Co-ordination ```
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What are the 6 practical areas you can be assessed in with an example?
``` Accurate replication - gymnastics Maximum levels - athletics Outwitting opponents - football Problem solving - orienteering Health and well being - aerobics Exploring ideas - dance ```
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5 areas you can be assessed in?
Performer, leader, coach, official and choreographer
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Qualities of a good leader?
Confidence, knowledge, communication, fairness, organised, appearance, personality
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List 3 extreme environmental conditions?
Heat, dust, snow, pressure, altitude, cold
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What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
Strain - tear in muscle | Sprain - tear of a ligament around a joint
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Name 2 environmental injuries
Frostbite, hypothermia, hyperthermia, heat stroke, exposure
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Give 3 tips for carrying heavy objects safely
Grip, back straight, use legs, watch feet to avoid tripping
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List 2 rules from any sport designed to make the game safer
Football - no 2 footed tackles Cricket - no beamers to be bowled Rugby - no tackles above shoulders
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Name the 2 different types of fatigue
Mental and physical
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List 3 factors that cause fatigue
Diet, lack of sleep, environmental factors, stress, depression
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Name the 2 different forms of aggression giving an example for each
Direct - football | Indirect - tennis
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Name the 2 different forms of motivation giving an example for each
Internal motivation - personal pride, will to win | External motivation - money, trophy, fame
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Name 2 lifetime sports
Swimming and golf
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Lost 3 reasons why we have more leisure time
Computers, flexible working hours, Internet, domestic appliances, people living longer
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The leisure industry is spilt into two sectors, what are they?
Public and private
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Give an example of each
Public - leisure centre, non profit making | Private - gym, profit making, charge membership, better facilities
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List 3 user groups of a facility
Senior citizens, toddlers, juniors, adults, disabled
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Give 2 forms of training you would use in the 2 different training zones
Aerobic - continuous training | Anaerobic - Fartlek training
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How would you calculate your maximum heart rate?
220-your age
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When using the principles of training (SPORT) how do you overload?
Increase FIT | frequency, intensity and time
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List the 6 ways you can recover from exercise?
Cool down, stretching, ice bath, food, sleep, massage, drink
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Name a seasonal and an all year round sport?
Football | Tennis
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Why do athletes use altitude training?
Increases the stamina and cardio- vascular fitness
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What are the different competition types?
Round robin, knockout, combined, league and ladder
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Advantages and disadvantages of staging a major sporting event?
Advantages: profit, new stadiums, morale, improved facilities, jobs, tourism Disadvantages: crime, debt, terrorism, empty stadiums, weather, congestion, pressure
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List 3 positive/negative impacts the media has had on sport?
Positive: increased revenue, educates viewers, can increase population of a sport Negative: intrusion, undermining officials, edited coverage
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Name 3 cross curricular links that PE has with other subjects
Geography - orienteering / bearings / map reading / weather patterns Science - the body / skeleton / muscles / blood Food - diets / obesity / protein / carbohydrate loading
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What is the difference between an amateur and a professional?
Pro - gets paid, it is their job | Amateur - hobby pays to play, done in spare time
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What is a role model? Give 3 things they should do
Role models are looked up to and idolised, people want to be like them Respect the game, devote time to good causes, and avoid bad behaviour
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What does the youth sports trust do?
Manages national sports competitions / develops leaders and volunteers / ensure top quality PE teaching
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Name 5 roles of sport england?
Increases participation in sport / supports elite athletes / funds facilities / measures participation rates / identifies priority groups / changes life habits
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What are the 4 core themes of a healthy schools programme?
PSHE, healthy eating, physical activity and emotional health and well being
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What is the role of the schools food trust?
Improve quality of food in schools and education of children
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What do schools have to include in their food policy?
Adequate eating time, nice areas, water, theme days, healthy vending machines
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What are two advantages of a city staging an Olympic Games?
Increases tourism / job creation / improved transportation / enhanced image
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State two reasons why regular exercise makes you healthy?
Increase physical/social/metal- well being / reduces obesity / controls blood pressure / avoids risk of heart disease / reduces risk of diabetes / stronger bones
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Identify two roles with GCSE PE and explain how you gain benefits from adopting them?
Performer > skills mastery / fitness gains / improved decision making Official > increased knowledge / decision making / confidence / communication
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State 3 individual differences which can affect how much exercise you do?
Age / gender / body type / disability
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How can wearing the correct footwear make participation in sport safer?
Correct grip on footwear can reduce risk of injuries by slipping / ankle support can reduce the risk of sprained ligaments in the ankle
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How can following the rules of a sport make participation safer?
Roles ensure in sport > high tackles in rugby or tackles from behind in football are not allowed as will increase the potential risk of an injury
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Identify one type of media and explain two positive effects it can have?
Internet - educates and informs the public/ creates role models in sport which will then increase participation rates
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State four safety measures when lifting equipment?
``` Keep your back straight Lift with your legs Co-ordinate the lift Firm grip Avoid tripping over obstacles Hold close to your body ```
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Explain how a warm up can prevent injuries?
Increase blood flow to the muscles which triggers a temperature rise in the muscles - muscle becomes more flexible and as a result the risk of a strained muscle or sprained ligament is reduced
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Explain what meant by hypothermia?
Hypothermia is when the body temperature is below 35 degrees, caused by extreme weather conditions and poorly clothed athletes
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What does the national curriculum for PE attempt to achieve?
Develop competence in skills, ensure pupils can sustain activity levels, ensure competitiveness, contribute to lifelong healthy lifestyles
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How is PE offered with a school?
Ideally 2 hours of curriculum PE, trips, lunchtime clubs, house matches, sports awards, GCSE courses

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