Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Sport 1.3

1.3 Know about the components of fitness and the principles of training

TermDefinition
aerobic endurance The ability of the cardiorespiratory system to work efficiently over a period of time to supply nutrients and oxygen to working muscles.
muscular endurance The ability of the muscular system to work efficiently over a period of time against a light to moderate fixed resistance.
flexibility Having an adequate range of motion in all joints of the body.
speed Distance travelled divided by time taken, measured in metres per second.
accelerative speed Speed in sprints up to 30 metres.
pure speed Speed in sprints up to 60 metres.
speed endurance Speed in sprints with a short recovery period in-between.
muscular strength The maximum force that can be generated by a muscle or muscle group.
body composition The relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass in the body.
agility The ability of a sports performer to quickly and precisely move or change direction without losing balance or time.
balance The ability to maintain centre of mass over a base of support. It can be static or dynamic.
static balance The ability to balance while stationary.
dynamic balance The ability to balance whilst in motion or switching positions.
coordination The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.
power The combined product of strength and speed.
reaction time The time taken to respond to a stimulus.
intensity The ..... of training is often measured by heart rate in beats per minute (bpm).
maximum heart rate This measurement can be estimated as 220 bpm minus age in years.
recommended training zone This is set at 60-85% of maximum heart rate for cardiovascular training.
adaptation The body’s increased ability to cope with the demands of training.
progressive overload The principle that training needs to be made progressively more demanding in order to cause adaptation.
rest and recovery This is required for adaptation to occur, in order to give the body time make physical adaptations.
reversibility The loss of desired adaptation to training, when it is stopped for too long or is not demanding enough.
Created by: IL400
Popular Fitness sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards