CofF Word Scramble

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Term	Definition
Dynamic Strength	Strength needed to support own body over prolonged period of time.
Explosive Strength	Strength used in one short, sharp burst.
Static strength	Max strength that can be applied to an immovable force.
Speed	To move all body parts as quickly as possible. (combination of reaction and movement time)
Power	Max amount of speed and strength combined. Cannot be maintained over a long period of time.
Cardiovascular Endurance	The ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently over a prolonged period of time without tiring.
Flexibility	The range of movement around a joint.
Agility	The ability to move quickly, changing direction at speed.
Balance	The ability to maintain a given posture in static of dynamic (changing) situations. Staying level or stable during performance.
Co-ordination	The ability to control two of more body parts at the same time to produce one efficient movement.
Reaction Time	The time taken for the body to respond to a stimulus.
Timing	The ability to coincide and combine movements such as decision making and reaction time to perform an action. E.g. catching a ball
Specificity	Training should match the sport requirements.
Progression	Workload of a session to gradually increase to decrease risk of injury.
Overload	Working the body harder than usual using the FIT principle.
Frequency	No of sessions
Intensity	The amount in one session
Time	Time spent on the session
Reversibility	Improvements that have been made through training will be lost if training stops.
Tedium	Training should be varied and interesting to prevent boredom.
Continuous Training	Low/moderate exercise without any breaks e.g. Running, cycling, swimming.
Interval Training	Short periods of intense exercise separated with rest periods.
Fartlek	Intense exercise separated by low intensity exercise e.g. walk, brisk walk, sprint, jog.
Circuit Training	A number of different exercises designed to work different muscles.
Weight training	Used to improve muscular strength/endurance and muscle tone.

Created by: rfarrer