What is health, exercise & fitness

Health related exercise

Skill related exercise

Practical examples of fitness

Applying to questions

What is PERFORMANCE?

What is HEALTH?

What is EXERCISE?

Definitions

A form of physical activity which

maintains or improves health
and/or fitness

What is FITNESS?

How well a task is completed

The ability to meet the

demands of the environment

A state of complete mental,

physical and social wellbeing
and not merely the absence
of disease and infirmity

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Health vs. Skill Related Components of

Fitness

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Brainstorm definitions in pairs of each component

of fitness

Cardiovascular Fitness

Muscular Strength

Muscular Endurance

Flexibility

Body Composition

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The ability to exercise the

entire body for long periods
of time

Efficiency of the heart, blood vessels to

deliver O2
Suits games players
Crucial in developing other types of fitness

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The amount of force a muscle

can exert against resistance

Lifting of heavy weight

Few repetitions / high intensity when
training
Force in 1 effort of movement

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The ability to use the voluntary

muscles many times without
getting tired

Muscles can be used repeatedly without

tiring

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The range of movement

possible at a joint

Important in every day life

Can improve quality of life through different
age groups

The percentage of body

weight that is fat, muscle
and bone

Influenced by genetics
Different sports require different types of body
composition/somatotype
ECTOMORPH - Thinness
MESOMORPH - Muscle
ENDOMORPH - Fatness

Give a practical example for each type of fitness

e.g. Cardiovascular endurance long distance
swimmer

Design a circuit based on the 5 health

components of fitness

5 stations
Description of activity
Instructions of what to do
BE CREATIVE!!

The best 5 stations created will be demonstrated

in a practical session next week

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Brainstorm definitions in pairs of each

component of fitness

Agility
Speed
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction Time

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The ability to change direction

at speed under control

Usually requires some sort of floor work i.e.

running/moving on your feet

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The time taken to complete a

movement or cover
a distance

Leg speed, hand speed, speed of thought

Can be improved through training

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The ability to retain centre of

mass above the base of
support either static
or dynamically in changing
conditions

Static balance keeping body stable when

stationary
Dynamic balance keeping body controlled
and stable when moving
Some sports require both types

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The ability to use two or more

body parts together

Hand-eye coordination
Foot-eye coordination
There are several types of coordination

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Power

The ability to undertake

strength performances quickly

Strength

Power = Strength x Speed

Power increases as a result

of improved strength and speed
Many sportsmen/women need
power

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Speed

The time taken between the

presentation of a stimulus
and the start of movement

Very important in speed activities/sports

Stimuli appear in every sport

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It helps to assess if someone is fit for the

activity at that particular moment.
It is kept by the coach/ trainer/ gym. If there
are any red flags the participant should
consult a doctor before taking part.

Personal
Family

physical details e.g. weight

health history e.g. CHD

Known

health problems e.g. high blood

pressure
Lifestyle

e.g. smoking

My PARQ questions

Purpose to assess fitness levels

Need to know the tests for each component

Need to be able to interpret the results

Need to be able to make recommendations

NOT PART OF TRAINING SESSION

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When at the start, end and during to

monitor progress
Why establish current fitness levels
identify strengths/ areas for
improvement
inform planning of PEP
Set SMART targets
Check improvements since last test

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