DEFINITIONS
What component is the ability to move quickly?
Speed
A marathon runner maintaining pace
Aerobic capacity
What is the most important component for a sprinter at the start?
Power
What test measures aerobic capacity?
Beep test or cooper run
Why do athletes need more than one fitness component?
Sport requires multiple physical demands
What component is the ability to move joints through full range?
Flexibility
A gymnast performing a split
Flexibility
What component is most important for a long-distance swimmer?
Muscular endurance
What test measures flexibility?
Sit and reach
What is a fitness profile?
Combination of fitness test results showing strengths and weaknesses
What component is the ability to sustain repeated muscle contractions?
Muscular endurance
A basketball player sprinting down court
Speed
dentify TWO components needed in basketball.
Speed and agility (accept others with justification)
What test measures power?
Vertical or broad jump
Explain why an athlete with lower test results might still perform well.
Skill, tactics, and decision-making also influence performance
What component is the ability to exert force against resistance?
Strength
A rugby player making a powerful tackle
Strength
Explain why muscular endurance is important in a soccer match.
Allows repeated actions like running, kicking, and defending without fatigue
Why do athletes compare test results to norms?
To identify strengths/weaknesses and track improvement
Analyse why agility is critical in invasion sports.
Allows quick direction changes to evade opponents and react defensively
Explain how aerobic capacity improves performance in a 1500m race.
Allows athlete to maintain pace for longer, delaying fatigue and improving overall performance
A netball player intercepts a pass by rapidly changing direction — explain the component and why it is important.
Agility – allows quick, precise direction changes to react and intercept effectively
Analyse why both aerobic capacity and speed are important in a 1500m race.
Aerobic capacity maintains pace; speed is needed for positioning and sprint finish
Explain ONE limitation of fitness testing AND its impact on performance analysis.
Tests are isolated → may not reflect real game performance, leading to inaccurate conclusions
Evaluate the importance of using multiple fitness tests when selecting an athlete for a team.
Provides a more complete picture of ability; reduces bias from one test; improves selection accuracy