Methods, principles & components of fitness training

The ability of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to produce energy

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Aerobic capacity

• Speed

• Anaerobic capacity

Define speed

• The ability to run as fast as possible

• The ability to change direction as quickly as possible without losing balance

• The ability to run a long distance in a short amount of time

• The ability to move quickly from point to another

The major fitness components needed for a long distance rowing event are:

• Muscular endurance

• Anaerobic capacity

• Muscular power

• Aerobic capacity

Which sport relies heavily on body composition

• Archery

• Boxing

• Basketball

• Marathon

Your PE teacher suggests you try a resistance activity that has high reps and low sets with a low resistance. The fitness component you'd be training is:

• Muscular strength

• Muscular power

• Muscular resistance

• Muscular endurance

A rugby scrum would require a lot of:

• Muscular strength

• Muscular power

• Flexibility

• Muscular endurance

The main fitness component required for a gymnastics rings routine is:

• Muscular power

• Flexibility

• Muscular strength

• Muscular endurance

What would a surfer, a ballerina and a gymnast all have in common?

• Reaction time

• Body composition

• Muscular strength

• Balance

An appropriate fitness test for muscular power is

• Squat test

• Seated basketball throw

• Standing broad jump

• Vertical jump

Weaving in and out of flag poles would help train

• Speed

• Agility

• Balance

• Endurance