Weeks 4 & 5

Question 1

What is the component of fitness: Agility

Answer 1

the ability of an athlete to change direction whilst maintaining speed and balance, sport specific

Question 2

What is the component of fitness: Balance

Answer 2

the body’s state of equilibrium, can be dynamic (whilst moving) and static (stationary)

Question 3

What is the component of fitness: Coordination

Answer 3

the skillful and effective interaction of movements, with more specific coordination developing from age 6

Question 4

What is the component of fitness: Reaction Time

Answer 4

the time between receiving the stimulus and starting a response

Question 5

What is the component of fitness: Speed

Answer 5

the distance travelled per unit of time, this can be maximum speed (a single effort of about 50m), acceleration speed (the rate of increased speed) or speed endurance (ability to maintain maximal speed)

Question 6

What is the component of fitness Muscular Power

Answer 6

the ability to apply force quickly or explosively
power = force x speed

Question 7

Examples of components in use:

Answer 7

Agility: evading tackle in AFL
Balance: dynamic includes surfing and static includes holding gynamistic position
Coordination: catching and kicking
Reaction Time: returning a serve
Speed: sprinting 100m
Muscular Power: Javelin or weight lifting

Question 8

What is the training method: Resistance Training

Answer 8

a series of exercises using a form of resistance such as body weights or machine weights stressing various muscle groups

Question 9

What is the training method: Interval Training

Answer 9

a series of bouts of exercise interupted by pre-determined rests

Question 10

What is the training method: Continuous Training

Answer 10

involves sustained activity over a period of 20 plus minutes, if used for specific training, intensity and time will vary

Question 11

What is the training method: Circuit Training

Answer 11

a combination of high-intensity aerobic and resistance training completed in a given time with pre-determined rest periods, comprising of up to 10-20 work stations

Question 12

What is the training method: Fartlek Training

Answer 12

modified version of continuous training involving continuous training interrupted by random breaks

Question 13

What is the training method: Flexibility Training

Answer 13

can either be static stretching e.g. muscle held at maximum range for 30 sec or dynamic stretching e.g. muscle moving in large range of motion used to emulate physical activity

Question 14

What is the training method: Plyometrics

Answer 14

designed to produce fast, powerful movements, and to improve functions of the nervous system, this involves rapid movements