HEALTH

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HEALTH FITNESS
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At GCSE it is vital that we learn the definitions
of various key terms

• HEALTH
• A state of complete physical, mental and social
  well-being and not merely the absence of disease
  or infirmity.
• FITNESS
• The ability to meet the demands of the environment

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Performance Exercise

• PERFORMANCE
• How well a task is completed
• EXERCISE
• A form of physical activity done primarily to
  improve ones health and physical fitness

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HEALTH related exercise SKILL related fitness
HEALTH RELATED EXERCISE SKILL RELATED FITNESS

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HEALTH related exercise SKILL related fitness
HEALTH RELATED EXERCISE SKILL RELATED FITNESS
CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS MUSCULAR STRENGTH MUSCULAR ENDURANCE FLEXIBILTY BODY COMPOSITION AGILITY BALANCE CO-ORDINATION POWER REACTION TIME SPEED
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SKILL RELATED FITNESS
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
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What element of health related exercise is most
important for this performer? Explain your answer.
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List the three most important elements of skill
related fitness to these performers. Give
examples of why such elements help them to
perform better.
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What is the difference between these two runners?
How does body composition differ between the two
and why is this important for their performance?