Physical Condition 2nd ESO

Main Components of Fitness 



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Physical condition, Physical skills and ways to improve them from Juan Nieto



Are you able to answer the next questions?

PASSIVE leisure is similar as
a)      Don´t practice active activities
b)      Play sports
c)       Practice physical activities
d)      It´s a kind of stretching

ACTIVE leisure is similar as
a)       Don´t practice active activities
b)      Play sports or practice physical activities
c)       It´s a kind of stretching
d)      Watch TV or listen to music

Stamina is the same as…
a)      Endurance
b)      Strength
c)       Flexibility
d)      Speed

Power is the same as…
a)       Endurance
b)      Strength
c)       Flexibility
d)      Speed

In PE lessons we also call Cardiovascular warm up to
a)      Running
b)      Stretching
c)       Joint mobility

d)      Explosive movements

Which are the main components of the basic fitness?
a)      Frequency, Intensity and Time
b)      Strength, Speed, Stamina and Flexibility
c)       Power, Agility, Balance and Co-ordination
d)      All previous answers.

Which is the correct list of types of strength
a)      Elastic, Maximum and Endurance
b)      Dynamic, explosive and static
c)       Static, explosive and active
d)      Dynamic, endurance and power

What types of endurance are there?
a)      Elastic, Maximum and Endurance
b)      Aerobic and Anaerobic
c)       Speed Endurance speed, Strength Endurance and Flexibility
d)      Active and Passive

How is speed influenced?
a)      Mobility
b)      Technique
c)       Strength and Endurance
d)      All previous answers.

What types of speed are there?
a)      Elastic, Maximum and Endurance
b)      Dynamic, explosive and static
c)       Reaction, Acceleration and Sprinting
d)      Dynamic, endurance and power

What types of flexibility exercises are NOT there?
a)      Static, Ballistic and Dynamic
b)      Joint mobility and Explosive Movement
c)       Active and Passive
d)      Isometric and and Assisted

Which of the following shows the 3 types of stretching
a)      Passive, Static, Explosive
b)      Passive, Dynamic, Active
c)       Passive, Explosive, Dynamic
d)      Active, Static, Stationary

Which of the following is NOT a type of AEROBIC respiration
a)      Cycling
b)      Swimming
c)       Shot Put
d)      Marathon

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the ageing process
a)      Heart and Lungs less efficient
b)      Joints become more flexible
c)       Bones get lighter
d)      Body fat increases

Which of the following is NOT an effect of Fatigue
a)      Skill levels increase
b)      Concentration decreases
c)       Mistakes increases
d)      Aggression increases

Which of the following is NOT a difference associated with gender
a)       Muscle mass
b)      Flexibility
c)       Body fat
d)      Skill level

Which of the following is an example of PASSIVE leisure
a)       Football
b)      Listening to music
c)       Weightlifting

d)      Badminton

Which of the following is an aerobic activity:
a)      Javelin
b)      5000m
c)       100m
d)      High jump

One benefit of a cool down is:
a)      Reduces the chances of injury during activity
b)      Reduces the risk of muscle stiffness after exercise
c)       Increases lactic acid
d)      Increases heart rate

Which of the following statements best describes ‘adduction’ at a joint
a)      A movement of the limb away from the midline of the body
b)      A movement of the limb towards the midline of the body
c)       A movement of the limb in a complete circle
d)      An increase in the angle of a joint

Lactic acid occurs when an Athlete’s body is:
a)      Digesting a large meal
b)      Working aerobically
c)       Working anaerobically
d)      Sitting still for a long period of time


Which of the following is the most important component of fitness when dribbling a ball around a defender in hockey?
a)      Reaction Time
b)      Cardiovascular Endurance
c)       Strength
d)      Agility

Which of the following is the definition of fitness
a)      Using skills well to play sport
b)      Being able to keep going and have energy left
c)       Ability to meet the demands of the environment
d)      Physical social and mental well-being

To train anaerobically, an athlete would need to work between:
a)      Between 40-60% of max heart rate
b)      More than 80% of max heart rate
c)       Less than 80% of max heart rate
d)      Between 60-80% of max heart rate