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What is localised muscular endurance?
Then ability of a muscle or a specific group of muscles to sustain repeated contraction against a resistance for an extended period of time
What is an example of localised muscular endurance in sport?
2k row, 20mile bike ride
What is the definition of strength?
The force that can be developed in a muscles during a contraction
What is an example of strength in sport?
Weightlifting
What is the definition of maximal strength?
The maximum force that can be developed in a muscle or group of muscle during a single maximal contraction
What is an example of maximal strength in sport?
1 rep max in weightlifting - deadlift
What is the definition of power?
The rate at which a force is produced
What is an example of power in sport?
Throwing a javelin ( the arm movement)
What is the definition of speed?
The time taken to move a body (part or whole) through a movement over a predetermined distance
what is the equation for speed?
Speed = distance/time
What is an example of speed in sport?
100m sprint
What is the definition of agility?
The ability to change body position quickly and with control, without losing balance in response to a stimulus
What is an example of agility in sport?
Saving a goal as a GK in football
What is the definition of coordination?
the ability of the body to link movements or in relation to an external object
What is an example of coordination in sport?
An overhead smash in badminton
What is the definition of reaction time?
The time taken for a performer to respond to a stimulus and the initiation of their response
What is an example of reaction time?
Dodging a punch in boxing
What is the definition of balance?
The ability to maintain your centre of mass over a base of support
What are the 2 types of balance?
Static and Dynamic
What is an example of static balance in sport?
Holding a handstand in gymnastics
What is an example of dynamic balance?
Walking across a balance beam in gymnastics
What is the definition of flexibility?
The range of motion at a joint
What is an example of flexibility in sport?
Doing the splits in a floor routine in gymnastics
What is the definition of exercise economy?
The energy required to maintain a constant velocity of movement
What is an example of exercise economy in sport?
Running at the same speed as another person but using less energy due to economic
What is the definition of VO2 max?
The maximum volume of oxygen that can be utilised in one minute
What is VO2 max measured in?
millimeters (mm)
What is the definition of Submaximal Aerobic Fitness?
The ability to maintain a high % of VO2 max for a prolonged period of time
What is an example of submaximal aerobic fitness in sport?
Running a marathon
What is the definition of anaerobic capacity?
The amount of energy obtained from anaerobic sources in single bout of exercise
What are the features of sub-maximal aerobic exercise?
Prolonged exercise
Steady state
Little anaerobic contribution
Will use fat for some energy production
Requires less motivation
What are the features of maximal aerobic exercise?
less than 10 min maintence
performed at 100% of VO2 Max/ Heart rate
some use of anaerobic systems
exercise will use carbohydrates
high level of motivation
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