Travis Birch unit 15 Assignment 1
Strength is the ability of a muscle or a group of muscles to exert the maximal force to overcome a
maximal resistance in one contraction. The maximal force which will be generated will depend on
the proportion of muscle that the individual has. An example of this would be weight lifting, shot
putt, and scrum in rugby or a rugby tackle
Aerobic endurance means working ‘with air’. Aerobic endurance consists of using the cardiovascular
and respiratory system. This allows an individual to different exercises or activities for a long period
of time with oxygen.
Training methods can be used to improve a person’s aerobic endurance it has to be specific to
improving cardiac output and stroke volume, to do this the training method interval training would
be used. An Example of this would great north run or long distance events
Muscular endurance – Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to make
repeated contractions against a light/moderate resistance for a prolonged period. This varies from
aerobic endurance as muscular endurance depends on the muscles to work anaerobically for a short
period of time. An Example of muscular endurance being is rowing, half marathon and swimming.
By using different training methods such as continuous training or using higher rep
Flexibility- the range movement that is possible at a join. The ability to move a joint through a full
range of movement without pain or discomfort. An example of this would be gymnasts to be able to
perform the shapes needed, javelin throw, get the arm back further allowing more power in the
shot.
Body composition – This is the body’s physical build in terms of fat and body tissue. General exercise
and eating habits will increase and decrease body composition. The fat percentage can be measured
in many different ways. However, the main method used it to use a set of skinfold callipers to
measure the thickness of fat in various places on the body.
Strength is the ability of a muscle or a group of muscles to exert the maximal force to overcome a
maximal resistance in one contraction. The maximal force which will be generated will depend on
the proportion of muscle that the individual has. An example of this would be weight lifting, shot
putt, and scrum in rugby or a rugby tackle
Aerobic endurance means working ‘with air’. Aerobic endurance consists of using the cardiovascular
and respiratory system. This allows an individual to different exercises or activities for a long period
of time with oxygen.
Training methods can be used to improve a person’s aerobic endurance it has to be specific to
improving cardiac output and stroke volume, to do this the training method interval training would
be used. An Example of this would great north run or long distance events
Muscular endurance – Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to make
repeated contractions against a light/moderate resistance for a prolonged period. This varies from
aerobic endurance as muscular endurance depends on the muscles to work anaerobically for a short
period of time. An Example of muscular endurance being is rowing, half marathon and swimming.
By using different training methods such as continuous training or using higher rep
Flexibility- the range movement that is possible at a join. The ability to move a joint through a full
range of movement without pain or discomfort. An example of this would be gymnasts to be able to
perform the shapes needed, javelin throw, get the arm back further allowing more power in the
shot.
Body composition – This is the body’s physical build in terms of fat and body tissue. General exercise
and eating habits will increase and decrease body composition. The fat percentage can be measured
in many different ways. However, the main method used it to use a set of skinfold callipers to
measure the thickness of fat in various places on the body.
