Speed - Moving all the parts of
the body as quickly as possible
Cardiovascular Endurance - The ability of the
heart and lungs to work together efficiently
Flexibility - The range of movement around a joint
Power - The combination of the
maximum amount of strength and speed
Strength - The ability to bear weight
Dynamic Strength - Strength supported over a long period of time
Explosive Strength - Short and sharp bursts of movement
Static Strength - Strength
applied to an immovable object
Skill-Related
Agility - The ability to move quickly, changing
speed and direction whenever possible
Balance - Maintaining a given posture in static and
dynamic situations, being able to stay level
Co-ordination - Linking all parts of a movement
into one efficient and smooth movement
Timing - Coinciding movements
in relation to external factors
Reaction Time - The time taken for the body,
or part of the body, to respond to a stimulus
Respiration
Anaerobic
Does not require oxygen
Less than 90 seconds
80-90% MHR
Glucose = Energy + Lactic acid
Aerobic
Requires oxygen
More than 90 seconds
60-80% MHR
Glucose + Oxygen = Energy + Water + Carbon dioxide
Inhale
The intercostal muscles
contract expanding the ribcage
The diaphragm contracts pulling
downwards, increasing the chest volume
Pressure inside the chest is lowered
and so air is sucked into the lungs
Exhale
The intercostal muscles relax, the
ribcage drops inwards and downwards
The diaphragm relaxes moving
upwards, decreasing the chest volume
Pressure inside the chest
increases so air is forced out
Respiratory system
Advantages of breathing
through the nose
Air is warmed by tiny capillaries so it is
a similar temperature to internal organs
Hairs and mucus prevent large dust
and pollen particles entering the lungs
Air is moistened by mucous
so it can be absorbed easily
Oxygen debt
Gaseous Exchange - When oxygen is exchanged for
carbon dioxide which is removed within the alveoli
Injuries
Internally Caused - Where the
performer is solely responsible
Overuse - Caused by training or
performing too much e.g. Tennis elbow
Sudden - Caused by sudden twisting or
turning awkwardly e.g. Pulled quadricep
Externally Caused - Caused by
factors other than the performer
Impact - Caused by a collision with a
person/object e.g. Running into a goalpost
Foul Play - Caused by others not
following the rules e.g. Studs to the face
Equipment - Caused by poor
equipment/clothing e.g. Blisters from shoes
Accidents - Caused non-deliberately by
another player e.g. Getting hit by the ball
Somatotypes
Endomorph
Pear-shaped
Wide hips and wide shoulders
Large amounts of fat
Suited to rugby
Mesomorph
Wedge shaped
Wide shoulders and narrow hips
Muscular arms and legs
Minimum amounts of fat
Suited to most sports
Ectomorph
Long, slender and thin
Narrow shoulders and narrow hips
Thin arms and legs
Little muscle and body fat
Suited to endurance events
Muscular System
Types of Muscles
Voluntary Muscles (Skeletal)
Involuntary Muscles (Internal organs)
Cardiac Muscle
(Heart=Automatic)
Muscular Contractions
Isotonic - Where the muscle
contracts and movement does occur
Isometric - Where the muscle
contracts but no movement occurs
Antagonistic Pair - Two muscles that
work together to create movement
Agonist - Is the prime mover which is
the main muscle creating movement
Antagonist - The muscle which
relaxes to allow movement
Joiners
Ligaments
Strong
Elastic
Made of many fibres
Attach bone to bone
Tendons
Sturdy
Non-elastic
Size changes depending on muscle
Attaches bone to muscle
Cartilage
Tough
Flexible
At the end of bones
Cushions impact
Strain - a force tending to pull or stretch
something to a damaging degree
Sprain - twist the ligaments
violently so as to cause pain
Skeletal System
Types of bones
Long e.g. Femur
Short e.g. Carpals
Flat/Plate e.g. Sternum
Irregular e.g. Vertebrae
Functions
Movement
Support
Shape
Protection
Blood Cell Production
Joint - A point between two
bones where movement occurs
Types of Joints
Hinge e.g. Elbow
Ball and Socket e.g. Shoulder
Pivot e.g. Wrist
Saddle e.g. Thumb
Gliding e.g. Bones in the hand
Condyloid e.g. Wrist
Types of Movement
Flexion - Decreasing
an angle at a joint
Extension increasing
the angle at a joint
Abduction - Movement of a limb
away from the midline of the body
Adduction - Movement of a limb
towards the midline of the body
Rotation - Movement of a
bone or limb freely in a curve
Principles of Training
Specificity - Training that is suited to a
particular sport/activity or individual
Progression - Where training is increased gradually
as the body adjusts to the demands placed on it
Overload - When you work harder than
normal in order to improve fitness levels
Frequency - How often
you perform something
Intensity - How hard you train/perform
Time - How long is given to
perform a certain activity
Reversibility - The re-establishment
of the body's original fitness levels
Tedium - Boredom due to the
repetition of the same physical activity
Fatigue & Stress
Fatigue - A feeling of extreme physical or mental
tiredness brought on by extreme exertion
Effects
Local Muscular Fatigue - When a
group of muscles become fatigued
Concentration levels will decrease so
you are more likely to make mistakes
Skill, speed and
strength levels decrease
If your'e unable to rest you
will be unable to continue
Stress - The body's reaction to a change that requires a
physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response
Effects
Can increase levels of arousal
When anxious you are more
likely to make mistakes
Nervousness can make you
feel sick or cause shaking
Sometimes can increase
motivation and determination
More common in individual sporting events
Individual Differences
Age
Flexibility decreases
Strength decreases
Oxygen capacity decreases
Skill level remains the same
Disability
Types
Physical
Mental
Permanent
Temporary
Inclusion - A policy that no one should experience barriers to learining
as a result of their disability, heritage, gender, special education
requirement, ethnicity, social group, sexual orientation, race or culture
Training
Seasons
Periodisation - Dividing a training
programme into different parts
Pre-season - Time of initial preperation
leading up to a competition
Focuses on fitness for your sport
Develops techniques, skills and strategies
Peak-season - Main competitive period
Practice skills at high speeds in competitive situations