Health and Well-Being
Positive sense of involvement with others is known as __________-
social health
Explain how weight gain happens
More energy/calories in (Eaten) than out (Burned)
The time it takes to respond to a stimulus
reaction time
Name one test used to measure flexibility
sit-and-reach test
True/False: VO2 max can be improved through training
TRUE
Name two benefits of having good mental well-being for a performer
Self-confidence; controlling agression
Give two examples of foods high in fat
Nuts, butter, cheese, avocado, red meat, bacon, fish, cooking oils
The ability to change the body position quickly under control
Agility
What is the official name for the "beep test"?
Multi-stage fitness testing
Define VO2 max
The volume of oxygen that can be consumed while exercising at maximum capacity
Explain how a person's social well-being can affect their participation in sport
Support, motivation, peer pressure, basic needs are met
State 3 factors that determine the amount of calories you need per day
Age, gender, activity level/lifestyle
A combination of speed and strength
Power
Name three reasons for fitness testing
Set goals, base-level to see improvement, identify strengths & weaknesses, compare to averages, motivation, help create/design a training programme, assessing suitability for different activities.
State 3 factors that affect VO2 max
Age, gender, genetics, lifestyle, training
sleep, gratitude, meditation, exercise, water
What types of diets would you recommend for an endurance athlete (marathon runners, cyclists, swimmers, rowers) and a weight-lifter?
Endurance: carb-loading
Weightlifting: high protein
Muscular Strength
Name one test that measures agility and another that measures coordination
The Illinois Agility Test
Anderson Wall Toss Test
What is the average VO2 max value for men and women?
Men: 35-40 ml/kg/min
Women: 27-31 ml/kg/min
What is the WHO definition of health?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
Name one food source that is high in fibre.
Vegetables
Frutis
Nuts
Wholemeal bread
Wholegrain cereals
Name both the health-related and skill related components of fitness
Health Related - cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, power, speed, strength
Skill-Related - Agility, Balance, Coordination, Reaction Time
An individual playing on a basketball team wants to improve his power, muscular strength, and speed. Name three tests to measure each of this components.
Vertical Jump test
One-Rep Maximum Test
30m Sprint Test
What effect does smoking have on a person's VO2 max. Explain.
Decreases VO2 max because red blood cells fill with carbon monoxide (CO) instead of oxygen