Components of Physical Fitness 1

Which of these is NOT a component of physical fitness?

• Aerobic Endurance

• Muscular Strength

• Co-Ordination

• Muscular Endurance

What will greater flexibility of the shoulder joint allow me to do in tennis

• Create a bigger angle for a bigger swing to create more power

• Create a smaller angle for a bigger swing to create less power

• To hit it

• To be able to lunge further to perform a low clear

Which of these is a definition for muscular strength?

• The maximum force (in kg or N) that can be generated by a muscle or muscle group

• Distance divided by the time taken. Speed is measured in metres per second (m/s). The faster an athlete runs over a given distance, the greater their speed

• Having an adequate range of motion in all joints of the body; the ability to move a joint fluidly through its complete range of movement.

• The ability of the muscular system to work efficiently, where a muscle can continue contracting over a period of time against a light to moderate fixed resistance load.

Which of these athletes will require high levels of aerobic endurance

• Long distance runner

• Weightlifter

• Sprinter

• Horse Jockey

Complete the sentence. The Cardiorespiratory system is responsible for... (Tick all that Apply)

• The uptake of oxygen from the air we breathe

• The transport of Oxygen and Nutrients around our body

• The removal of waste products, such as Carbon Dioxide

• The ability of the Muscular System to exert maximal force under heavy loads

What type of speed would a long jumper require high levels of and why?

• Acceleration- as they need to reach top speed in a short distance

• Pure Speed- as they will have to run as fast as possible for some considerable distance e.g 100m

• Speed Endurance- Because they will need to maiontain a high speed for a long time and distance