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Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength

I can define cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.

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Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength

I can define cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.

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Key learning points

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

Keywords

  • 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

Common misconception

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.

Link this to practical lessons where pupils can apply the components of fitness to different activities and also consider teaching this content over 2 lessons to enable greater depth of discussion throughout.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Identify the correct definition of health.
all body systems working well, free from illness and injury
Correct answer: 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
Q2.
Match the type of health to the correct example.
Correct Answer:physical health,does regular exercise and has good muscle tone
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does regular exercise and has good muscle tone

Correct Answer:emotional health,is able to handle stressful situations positively
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is able to handle stressful situations positively

Correct Answer:social health,has good friendships and value in the community
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has good friendships and value in the community

Q3.
Having ill health means someone may be likely to take part in physical activity or exercise.
Correct Answer: less
Q4.
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
Correct answer: muscular strength
cardiovascular endurance
balance
Q5.
If an athlete competes in an 'endurance' event it means it will last for a period of time.
Correct Answer: long, sustained, prolonged
Q6.
Match the component of fitness to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:cardiovascular endurance,ability to continue exertion, getting energy from the aerobic system
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ability to continue exertion, getting energy from the aerobic system

Correct Answer:muscular endurance,ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatigue
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ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatigue

Correct Answer:speed,the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
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the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly

Correct Answer:strength,the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply to a resistance
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the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply to a resistance

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the component of fitness to the correct definition
Correct Answer:speed,the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
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the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly

Correct Answer:cardiovascular endurance,ability to continue exertion, getting energy from the aerobic system
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ability to continue exertion, getting energy from the aerobic system

Correct Answer:strength,the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply to a resistance
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the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply to a resistance

Correct Answer:muscular endurance,ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatigue
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ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatigue

Q2.
Which athlete is least likely to need cardiovascular endurance?
footballer
1500m runner
triathlete
Correct answer: 200m runner
Q3.
Identify a fitness test for muscular strength.
Cooper 12-minute run/walk
multi stage fitness test
Correct answer: grip strength dynamometer test
30m sprint test
Q4.
Which athele would require the most muscular endurance?
javelin thrower
Correct answer: badminton player
archer
50m freestyle swim
Q5.
Match the fitness test with the correct component of fitness.
Correct Answer:strength,one repetition maximum
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one repetition maximum

Correct Answer:speed,30m sprint test
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30m sprint test

Correct Answer:muscular endurance,sit-up test
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sit-up test

Correct Answer:cardiovascular endurance,multi stage fitness test
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multi stage fitness test

Q6.
Identify the correct protocol for the Cooper 12-minute run/walk by ordering the statements.
1 - warm up thoroughly
2 - use a 400m running track or measure out a track
3 - cover the furthest distance in 12 minutes
4 - record the total distance covered
5 - compare results to normative data