Components of Fitness
What is the component of fitness beginning with F?
Flexibility
Define fartlek training?
Speed play - changing speed/ intensities throughout a workout
What should an athlete complete before taking part in exercise?
A warm-up
What are the four body systems?
Skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory
What is a hazard?
Something that has potential to harm
What is the test for strength?
Is continuous training an aerobic or anaerobic training type?
Aerobic as it uses oxygen to help breakdown energy.
Describe a mobility exercise for a handball player to mobilise their shoulders?
Arm swings - swing both arms out to your sides and then cross the front of your chest
Shoulder circles – taking arms through full range of movement at the shoulder
Define tidal volume?
the amount of air/ oxygen that is inhaled/ exhaled in one breath
What is a risk?
The likelihood of something harming you.
How many components of fitness are there?
10
Define specificity?
Training should be relevant and appropriate to the sport for which the individual is training
What effect would a warm-up have on the cardiovascular system?
Gradually increasing the heart rate which would also increase the blood flow to the working muscles.
What is the equation to calculate cardiac output?
Heart rate x stroke volume
What are the 5 methods of preventing injury in sport?
PPE, Correct clothing and footwear, Lifting weights safely, an appropriate level of competition, warm-up and cool-downs
Define reaction time?
Reaction time is the time between the presentation of a stimulus and the response.
What does the term progression mean when planning a training program?
Gradually increasing the amount of exercise and keep overloading.
What are the 5 elements of a warm-up?
Pulse raiser, stretching, mobility, dynamic movements, skill rehearsal
How is lactic acid produced?
Through anaerobic respiration. The breakdown of glucose without oxygen creates the by-product called lactic acid.
How might a sprinter prevent injuries prior to a race?
Performing a correct warm-up and also wearing the correct clothing and footwear when competing
What is validity?
Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time
What effect would a warm-up have on the muscular system?
Increasing the blood flow to the muscles and subsequently increasing the pliability of the muscles.
What occurs following an increase in capilliarisation?
An increase in the number of capillaries in the body; e.g. there is an increase in capillaries in the lungs which increases aerobic capacity.
How might a boxer prevent injury when competing?
Wearing PPE - the correct boxing gloves and/ or head gear. By completing a correct warm-up before a fight and also making sure that the competition is appropriately matched