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HEALTH & FITNESS
At GCSE it is vital that we learn the definitions of various key terms
HEALTHA state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
FITNESSThe ability to meet the demands of the
environment
Performance & Exercise
PERFORMANCEHow well a task is completedEXERCISEA form of physical activity done primarily
to improve one’s health and physical fitness
HEALTH related exercise & SKILL related fitness
HEALTH RELATED EXERCISE
SKILL RELATED FITNESS
HEALTH related exercise & SKILL related fitness
HEALTH RELATED EXERCISE
SKILL RELATED FITNESS
CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESSMUSCULAR STRENGTHMUSCULAR ENDURANCEFLEXIBILTYBODY COMPOSITION
AGILITYBALANCECO-ORDINATIONPOWERREACTION TIMESPEED
AGILITY The ability to change the position of the body quickly and to control the movement of the whole body
E.G DODGING A TACKLE IN
RUGBY
BALANCE The ability to retain the centre of mass (gravity) of the body above the base of support with reference to static – stationary, or dynamic – changing, conditions of movement, shape and orientation.
E.G. A GYMNAST HOLDING A
HANDSTAND WHILE ON THE
BEAM
CO-ORDINATION
The ability to use two or more body parts together.
E.G A BADMINTON PLAYER
POWER The ability to do strength performances quickly E.G. AN ATHLETE MOVING QUICKLY
ACROSS THE CIRCLE TO
THROW THE DISCUS
REACTION TIME
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement.
E.G A GOALKEEPER MOVING THEIR
HANDS QUICKLY TO SAVE A
SHOT.
SPEED The differential rate an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time.
E.G A SPRINTER MOVING ARMS AND LEGS VERY
QUICKLY TO COVER THE
DISTANCE AS FAST AS
POSSIBLE
SKILL RELATED FITNESS
What element of health related exercise is most important for this performer? Explain your answer.
List the three most important elements of skill related fitness to these performers. Give examples of why such elements help them to perform better.
What is the difference between these two runners? How does body composition differ between the two and why is this important for their performance?