pe summative 24/10/23

year 8 pe summative flashcards

What are the two types of stretching?

Dynamic (involving movement) and Static (without movement).

What is the purpose of a warm-up?

To increase performance, flexibility, and reduce the likelihood of injury.

How does a affect the body temperature?

It gradually increases body temperature, preparing the body for exercise.

What are two key benefit of stretching during a warm-up?

It increases the range of movement about a joint and reduces likelihood of injury

Name a benefit of sport-specific skill-based drills in a warm-up.

They allow the athlete to practice sport-specific skills in preparation for exercise.

What is the purpose of raising the pulse during a warm-up?

It increases the amount of oxygen to the working muscles.

Why is mental preparation important in a warm-up?

It ensures the athlete is physiologically and psychologically prepared.

What are 'constituents of a good warm-up'?

Pulse should be raised gradually, stretching, sport-specific skill-based drills and mental preparation

How does stretching contribute to injury reduction?

It increases the range of movement about a joint and prepares the muscles.

What is the meaning of 'agility' in the context of fitness?

The ability to change direction quickly while maintaining control.

Give an example of agility in sports.

A rugby scrum half performing a 'dummy' to fool opponents. This requires a quickly changing direction to make a break

What is 'balance' in fitness terms?

Keeping the center of mass over the base of support.

Provide an example of balance in a sport.

A gymnast performing on a balance beam.

Define 'cardiovascular endurance'.

The ability of the cardiovascular system to supply oxygenated blood to the body for a continuous period of time

How does a marathon runner demonstrate cardiovascular endurance?

By having a sufficient supply of oxygen to maintain performance over long distances.

What is 'coordination' in the context of fitness?

The ability to use more than one body part simultaneously and efficiently.

Provide an example of coordination in sports.

A tennis player moving their legs into position and swinging their arm (hand-eye coordination) to return a serve.

What is 'flexibility' in fitness?

The range of movement around a joint.

How does flexibility impact a gymnast?

Good flexibility allows the gymnast to perform and contort their body into various positions.

Define 'muscular endurance'.

The ability of muscles to perform continuous contractions without fatigue.

How does a swimmer demonstrate muscular endurance?

By maintaining powerful contractions during an 800m freestyle event to move quickly over a long period of time.

What is 'power/explosive strength' in fitness terms?

The ability of muscles to produce strength at speed (strength x speed).

Give an example of a sport that requires power.

A javelin thrower needs explosive strength to throw the javelin at high velocity.

What is 'maximal strength'?

The largest force created in a single contraction of the muscles.

Provide an example of a sport that requires maximal strength.

Weightlifting where a lifter must lift the maximum weight quickly in a single movement.

What does 'static strength' refer to?

Contracting a muscle without changing its length.

Provide an example of static strength in sports.

A rugby scrum where the team holds their position against an opposing force, remaining stationary.

What is 'dynamic strength'?

Performing repeated muscle contractions over a long period.

Provide an example of dynamic strength in sports.

A cyclist producing repeated contractions while sprint cycling.

Define 'speed' in fitness terms.

The rate at which movement is performed over a specific distance (speed=distance/time).

How does a 100m sprinter demonstrate speed?

By covering the 100m distance in the quickest time possible.

What is 'reaction time' in fitness?

The time taken for a human to respond to a stimulus.

Provide an example of reaction time in sports.

A rugby player reacting to an opponent's sidestep.

What equipment is needed for the Wall Toss Test?

A ball, a flat wall, a stopwatch, and an observer.

What is the procedure for the Wall Toss Test?

Throw the ball against the wall and catch it with the opposite hand for 30 seconds.

What does the Sit-and-Reach test measure?

Flexibility by how far a person can reach while seated.

What equipment is used in the Sit-and-Reach test?

A box with distance measurement marks.

What does the Multistage Fitness Test measure?

Cardiovascular endurance through running a distance at increasing speeds.

What is the setup for the Multistage Fitness Test?

Cones placed 20m apart, along with a CD for timing instructions.

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To physically and psychologically prepare the athlete for exercise.

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It prepares the working muscles by increasing oxygen supply.

How does the body benefit from a proper warm-up?

It prepares physically for exercise, reducing the risk of injury.

What does sport-specific skill-based practice entail?

Practicing movements and skills directly related to a specific sport.

Describe dynamic stretching and provide an example.

Dynamic stretching involves movements such as leg swings or arm circles.

Describe static stretching and provide an example.

Static stretching involves holding a position, like touching toes.

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It helps athletes mentally prepare for the challenges ahead.

Why should pulse be raised gradually during a warm-up?

It ensures the body temperature gradually increases, preparing the body for exercise

What is another reason to raise the pulse gradually?

Gradual preparation of the body reduces the shock that exercise will have on it.

What is another reason to raise the pulse gradually?

Gradual preparation of the body reduces the shock that exercise will have on it.