General Knowledge
Components of Fitness
Components of Fitness (2)
Physical Literacy
General Knowledge (2)
100

Involves the performance of the heart and lungs, and the muscles of the body.

Physical Fitness

100

How many health related components of fitness are there? 

Five (5)

100

How many skill related components of fitness are there? 

Six (6)

100

Define Physical Literacy 

Building the skills, knowledge and behaviours to lead active lives.

100

What does FITT stand for? 

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type 

200

Physical fitness helps reduce?

Injuries 

200

Name the five health related components of fitness

  1. Cardiovascular Endurance 

  2. Muscular Strength

  3. Muscular Endurance 

  4. Flexibility 

  5. Body Composition

200

Name the six skill related components of fitness

1. Agility
2. Balance
3. Coordination
4. Power
5. Reaction Time
6. Speed 

200

Examples of physical literacy 

Being able to catch, jump, run, swim or throw

200

Used to help structure training programs and sessions 

FITT Principle 

300

Provide 5 examples of outdoor activities on the Northern Beaches 

Answers can include:
Surfing
Golf
Bike riding
Paddle Boarding
Hiking / Bushwalking
Swimming 


300

Name 2 fitness tests and the related health component

Example can include:
- Beep Test - cardiovascular endurance
- Sit and Reach Test - flexibility
- Push Up Test - muscular endurance 

300

Name 2 fitness tests and the related skill component

Examples can include:
- Wall Toss - coordination
- Ruler Drop - reaction time
- Illinois Agility Test - agility
- Standing Stalk Test - balance  

300

What are the four(4) domains of physical literacy? 

1. Physical
2. Cognitive
3. Social
4. Psychological 

300

Provide an example of each part of the FITT principle 

  • Frequency – 1-2 times a week
  • Intensity – 80-100% MHR
  • Time – 10-20  min
  • Type – Anaerobic interval training method
400

What are the psychological benefits that occur from exercise?  

Examples can include:
- Improved mood
- Increased energy levels
- Improved body composition
- Reduced stress 

400

Provide a lifestyle activity for Cardiovascular endurance and flexibility

  1. Cardiovascular Endurance - Ocean Swimming 

  2. Flexibility - Yoga

400

What are the skill related components of fitness for Swimming? 

Reaction time, speed, power, coordination 

400

What is the most important element of physical literacy?

All elements are equally important 

400

Which piece of equipment will be useless for the basic squat?

  • Dumbbells
  • Bar
  • Ankle weights
  • Foam roller

Ankle Weights 

500

Demonstrate how to check you heart rate 

  • At the neck, lightly press the side of the neck, just below your jawbone.
  • Count for 30 seconds and double it 
500

Good cardiorespiratory endurance means

Your body can work at higher intensities for longer without fatigue.

500

What are the skill and health related components of fitness for Volleyball? 

Skill: Speed, Power, Agility, Coordination, Reaction Time
Health: Muscular Strength Cardiorespiratory  Endurance, Flexibility  

500

How much is to much Sedentary behaviour per day ? 

Sitting for more than 7 to 10 hours a day is bad for your health.

500

How much physical activity should Australians aged 5–17 do per day? 

At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity involving mainly aerobic activities per day.

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