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?