Components of fitness

Use a practical example from swimming to show the importance of a fast reaction time.

The table shows pre-test and post-test results for the sit and reach test for four gymnasts.

Which gymnast has the best flexibility?

Which gymnast made the greatest improvement in their flexibility?

Suggest a reason for Taylor’s post-test result.

Stamina can be measured using the multi-stage fitness test.

The table below shows a set of results, using the multi-stage fitness test, for hockey players before and after pre-season training.

How many players had an above average rating before pre-season training?

Name the player who improved their stamina the most during pre-season training.

Name the player who experienced reversibility in stamina during pre-season training.

Name another suitable test to measure the stamina of hockey players.

Suggest two reasons why some hockey players in the table above have made less improvement than others during pre-season training.

Describe the two principles of training stated below.

Give a practical example from swimming for each principle of training you have described.

Specificity:........

Practical example:........

Progression:........

Practical example:........

Name the fitness component that is measured using the ‘wall throw’ test.

Describe a practical example to show the importance of this fitness component in a sport of your choice.

A weightlifter who performs one repetition of a 50 kg bench press uses muscular endurance.

Is this statement true or false? Draw a circle around your answer.

True False

Define reaction time.

Name a suitable test for reaction time.

Describe, using a sporting example, how a fast reaction time may benefit performance.