Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength | Physical education

Starter quiz

Identify the correct definition of health.

all body systems working well, free from illness and injury

a state of complete physical emotional and social well-being ✓

can cope with the normal stresses of life

the ability to meet/cope with the demands of the environment
Match the type of health to the correct example.

physical health

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does regular exercise and has good muscle tone ✓

emotional health

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is able to handle stressful situations positively ✓

social health

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has good friendships and value in the community ✓
Having ill health means someone may be ______ likely to take part in physical activity or exercise.

'less' ✓
The winner of a specific weight lifting competition was the person who could lift the heaviest weight. Which component of fitness would they need to be successful?

flexibility

muscular strength ✓

cardiovascular endurance

balance
If an athlete competes in an 'endurance' event it means it will last for a ______ period of time.

'long' ✓
Match the component of fitness to the correct definition.

cardiovascular endurance

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ability to continue exertion, getting energy from the aerobic system ✓

muscular endurance

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ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatigue ✓

speed

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the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly ✓

strength

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the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply to a resistance ✓

Match the component of fitness to the correct definition

speed

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the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly ✓

cardiovascular endurance

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ability to continue exertion, getting energy from the aerobic system ✓

strength

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the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply to a resistance ✓

muscular endurance

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ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatigue ✓
Which athlete is least likely to need cardiovascular endurance?

footballer

1500m runner

triathlete

200m runner ✓
Identify a fitness test for muscular strength.

Cooper 12-minute run/walk

multi stage fitness test

grip strength dynamometer test ✓

30m sprint test
Which athele would require the most muscular endurance?

javelin thrower

badminton player ✓

archer

50m freestyle swim
Match the fitness test with the correct component of fitness.

strength

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one repetition maximum ✓

speed

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30m sprint test ✓

muscular endurance

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sit-up test ✓

cardiovascular endurance

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multi stage fitness test ✓
Identify the correct protocol for the Cooper 12-minute run/walk by ordering the statements.

1

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warm up thoroughly

2

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use a 400m running track or measure out a track

3

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cover the furthest distance in 12 minutes

4

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record the total distance covered

5

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compare results to normative data

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Muscular endurance requires repeated contractions for a long period of time and is tested through the press up test.
Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygen to working muscles for a long time.
Speed is the ability to perform an action or cover a set distance as quickly as possible.
Strength is measured through the grip strength dynamometer test.

Speed is just about running fast.

An example of speed is moving quickly across the ground but also includes other body parts too such as speed of arms in table tennis.

Muscular endurance - the ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatiguing
Cardiovascular endurance - the ability to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system used to supply the body with energy. Also referred to as stamina
Speed - the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly through movements
Strength - the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance