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ASPECTS OF FITNESS. Lesson Outcomes. By the end of this lesson you will; Have an understanding of the aspects of fitness Have a knowledge of testing techniques for each aspect of fitness. Aspects of Fitness. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ASPECTS OF FITNESSASPECTS OF FITNESS
Lesson OutcomesLesson Outcomes
By the end of this lesson you will;By the end of this lesson you will;
Have an understanding of the Have an understanding of the aspects of fitnessaspects of fitness
Have a knowledge of Have a knowledge of testing testing techniquestechniques for each aspect of fitness for each aspect of fitness
Aspects of FitnessAspects of Fitness
When participating in any activity, it When participating in any activity, it is vitally important that we consider is vitally important that we consider the Four Aspects of Fitness. These the Four Aspects of Fitness. These are; are;
EnduranceEndurance
StrengthStrength
SpeedSpeed
FlexibilityFlexibility
EnduranceEndurance
There are two types of Endurance.There are two types of Endurance.
Cardio-Respiratory EnduranceCardio-Respiratory Endurance
Muscular Endurance.Muscular Endurance.
CRECRECardio-Respiratory EnduranceCardio-Respiratory Endurance makes demands makes demands on the heart and lungs. on the heart and lungs.
It is the ability to perform a skill or take part in It is the ability to perform a skill or take part in activity for a long period of time.activity for a long period of time.
Activities which may require good Activities which may require good C.R.EC.R.E may be: may be: Marathon Running, 1500 metre Running, Cross Marathon Running, 1500 metre Running, Cross Country Running.Country Running.
Team activities such as Football, Rugby, Basketball Team activities such as Football, Rugby, Basketball and Hockey also require a good level of and Hockey also require a good level of C.R.E.C.R.E.
Testing CRETesting CRE
Cooper Run Cooper Run
Continuous running for a set period Continuous running for a set period of time round preset markers thus of time round preset markers thus measuring total distance run.measuring total distance run.
Testing CRETesting CREBleep TestBleep Test
Running a set Running a set distance (shuttle distance (shuttle run) while keeping run) while keeping in time with timed in time with timed bleeps which get bleeps which get increasingly increasingly quicker.quicker.
Muscular Endurance (LME)Muscular Endurance (LME)Muscular Endurance Muscular Endurance involves the use of muscle involves the use of muscle groups specific to the activity.groups specific to the activity.
It is the ability to use the same muscle groups It is the ability to use the same muscle groups repeatedly over a long period of time.repeatedly over a long period of time.
Activities which may require LME may be rowing Activities which may require LME may be rowing and cyclingand cycling
Testing LMETesting LME
Bent Knee Sit Up Test (Abs)Bent Knee Sit Up Test (Abs)
Do as many sit ups as you can in a Do as many sit ups as you can in a set time.set time.
Testing LMETesting LME
Beam Hang (Arms)Beam Hang (Arms)
Hold your body in a suspended Hold your body in a suspended position for as long a time as position for as long a time as possible.possible.
StrengthStrengthStrength isStrength is: The maximum amount of : The maximum amount of force a muscle, or a group of muscles can force a muscle, or a group of muscles can exert in a single effort.exert in a single effort.
Using muscles means we apply force. The Using muscles means we apply force. The amount of force that can be applied, amount of force that can be applied, depends upon the size of the muscle being depends upon the size of the muscle being used.used.
Types of StrengthTypes of Strength
The 3 main types of strength areThe 3 main types of strength are
Testing StrengthTesting StrengthStatic Strength – Grip DynamometerStatic Strength – Grip Dynamometer
Explosive Strength – Standing Long Explosive Strength – Standing Long JumpJump
Dynamic Strength – similar to LME for Dynamic Strength – similar to LME for example Squat Thrusts or Press Upsexample Squat Thrusts or Press Ups
SpeedSpeed
Speed is the ability to cover a distance or Speed is the ability to cover a distance or perform a movement in a short timeperform a movement in a short time
This can involve the whole body, e.g A SprinterThis can involve the whole body, e.g A Sprinter
This can also mean just parts of the body are This can also mean just parts of the body are used, e.g A badminton player needs speed in used, e.g A badminton player needs speed in the arm when performing a smashthe arm when performing a smash
Speed is necessary in many activities to Speed is necessary in many activities to perform certain skills. perform certain skills.
In many team games, short bursts of near In many team games, short bursts of near maximum speed are needed. This may also maximum speed are needed. This may also involve reaction time.involve reaction time.
Testing SpeedTesting Speed
Shuttle RunsShuttle Runs
5 X 5m Shuttle runs timed5 X 5m Shuttle runs timed
Flexibility (Suppleness)Flexibility (Suppleness)
Flexibility is the range of movement across Flexibility is the range of movement across a joint.a joint.
Examples of activities where flexibility is Examples of activities where flexibility is important are Gymnastics and High Jumpimportant are Gymnastics and High Jump
Two types of FlexibilityTwo types of FlexibilityStatic – Holding the body Static – Holding the body in a position of stillnessin a position of stillness
Dynamic – Requires Dynamic – Requires flexibility for a short time flexibility for a short time within your overall within your overall
performanceperformance
Testing FlexibilityTesting Flexibility
Test name;Test name;Sit & Reach testSit & Reach test
Explanation;Explanation;Sit down. Place your feet against the box. Sit down. Place your feet against the box.
Bend Bend the truck and reach as far forward as possible the truck and reach as far forward as possible keeping your knees straight. Stretch hands keeping your knees straight. Stretch hands along box as far as possible and try to remain along box as far as possible and try to remain still at the furthest point.still at the furthest point.
PowerPower
Power is very important in explosive Power is very important in explosive events such as jumping and throwing events such as jumping and throwing events in athletics. It can only last for events in athletics. It can only last for a few seconds. E.g Shot Putt and a few seconds. E.g Shot Putt and Long JumpLong Jump
Power is the combination of strength Power is the combination of strength and speed.and speed.
Testing PowerTesting Power
Tests have been devised to assess power. Tests have been devised to assess power. One of these tests is the One of these tests is the standing long standing long jump.jump. The performer stands at the end of a The performer stands at the end of a mat and jumps from a stationary position mat and jumps from a stationary position and lands. A measurement is taken of how and lands. A measurement is taken of how far the performer jumped.far the performer jumped.
The sergeant jumpThe sergeant jump is very similar, where is very similar, where the performer jumps up instead of the performer jumps up instead of forward.forward.
- Cardio Respiratory EnduranceCardio Respiratory Endurance
- Muscular Endurance- Muscular Endurance
- Strength- Strength
PowerPower
- Speed- Speed (Reaction time)(Reaction time)
- Flexibility/Suppleness- Flexibility/Suppleness
StaminaStamina
ActivityActivity SkillSkill Aspect of Aspect of fitness requiredfitness required
TestTest
KarateKarate KickKick FlexibilityFlexibility Sit and ReachSit and Reach
GymnasticsGymnastics PowerPower
RugbyRugby
SwimmingSwimming
BasketballBasketball
AthleticsAthletics