A Level PE Edexcel - Components of fitness

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