Application of Components of Fitness (Leaving Cert Physical Education): Quizzes
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13 questions from this quiz
What does performance-related fitness focus on?
What does performance-related fitness focus on?
Skills needed for sporting success
How many main principles of training are outlined?
How many main principles of training are outlined?
Five
What does the specificity principle require?
What does the specificity principle require?
Training specific to activity & goals
What is gradually increased in progressive overload?
What is gradually increased in progressive overload?
Frequency, intensity, timing or type
What happens according to the reversibility principle?
What happens according to the reversibility principle?
Training efforts diminish if paused
What is the purpose of addressing tedium in training?
What is the purpose of addressing tedium in training?
To keep athletes motivated & engaged
What is recovery in training?
What is recovery in training?
Time for body to repair damage
What does the principle of diminishing returns suggest?
What does the principle of diminishing returns suggest?
Improvement rate decreases over time
What is health-related fitness?
What is health-related fitness?
Components for good health & daily life
What does cardiorespiratory endurance allow?
What does cardiorespiratory endurance allow?
Long work with efficient oxygen supply
What is muscular strength?
What is muscular strength?
Maximum force against heavy resistance
What is flexibility?
What is flexibility?
Moving joints through full range of motion
Why alternate between different workout types?
Why alternate between different workout types?
To prevent overuse injuries