Fitness, Health, exercise and performance

• What is the relationship between health and fitness?

  They work together to enhance performance
• What is cardiovascular fitness?

  It is the ability of the heart and lungs
• Why is muscular endurance important?

  It allows sustained physical activity over time
• What is flexibility defined as?

  'The range of movement possible at a joint'
• Why is flexibility important for performers?

  It increases range of movement and prevents injury
• What are the benefits of good flexibility for athletes?

  • Allows greater reach in activities
  • Prevents injuries during performance
  • Enhances overall athletic performance
• How does good flexibility help a netball player?

  It allows her to stretch further to intercept
• How does good flexibility benefit a footballer?

  It prevents injury when overstretching
• What is reaction time?

  It is the time taken to respond to a stimulus
• What is power defined as?

  The ability to exert force quickly
• What is speed defined as?

  The ability to move quickly from one place to another
• What is balance?

  'The ability to retain the body's centre of mass'
• What is static balance?

  Balance when there is no movement
• Why is static balance important for a gymnast?

  It prevents falling and losing points
• What is dynamic balance?

  Balance while moving in an activity
• Why is dynamic balance important for a hammer thrower?

  It maintains balance while turning to avoid fouls
• What is co-ordination defined as?

  'The ability to use two or more body parts together'
• Why is co-ordination important in physical activities?

  It ensures efficient and effective movements
• How does a tennis player use co-ordination?

  They use hand-eye co-ordination for effective shots
• How does a football player use co-ordination?

  They use foot-eye co-ordination to shoot accurately
• What is body composition defined as?

  'The relative ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass'
• Why does body composition matter for performers?

  It affects performance based on activity type
• What is strength defined as?

  'The amount of force a muscle can exert'
• What are the key components of fitness discussed?

  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Muscular endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Reaction time
  • Power
  • Speed
  • Balance
  • Co-ordination
  • Body composition
  • Strength