Fitness Components Flashcard: Endurance and Speed

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Muscular Endurance

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The ability of a muscle to continue to perform without fatigue.

Front

Which of the following activities primarily requires muscular endurance?

• Sprinting 100 metres
• Lifting a heavy weight once
• Running a marathon
• Jumping over a hurdle

Back

Running a marathon

Front

Which component of fitness is most important for a 100-metre sprinter? Options: Muscular endurance, Flexibility, Speed, Balance

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Speed

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Speed in physical education

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The ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly.

Front

Which of the following is an example of an activity that requires agility?

• Long-distance running
• Weightlifting
• Playing football
• Swimming

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Playing football

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How can you improve your muscular endurance?

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By performing high repetitions with lighter weights

Front

Which of the following best describes agility?

• The ability to exert maximum force in a short period.
• The ability to maintain a high level of physical activity for a long period.
• The ability to change direction quickly and effectively.
• The ability to move quickly across the ground.

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The ability to change direction quickly and effectively.

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What is the primary benefit of having good muscular endurance?

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Enhanced ability to perform repetitive tasks without fatigue

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Which of the following sports requires a high level of speed? Chess, Archery, 100-metre sprint, Golf

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100-metre sprint

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What is the best way to measure speed?

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The time taken to run a specific distance