Year 10 - Physical education
A practical exploration of fitness tests: speed, strength, power and flexibility
Physical training: health and fitness
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Unit Summary
This unit will explore the relationship between health, fitness, exercise and performance before unpacking the different components of fitness. This understanding will include key definitions, how to test and train each but also which components are most important for different sports.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to apply protocols of specific fitness tests that measure speed, strength, power and flexibility, and compare results to normative data.
Key Notes
- Fitness tests are measured or recorded using various units.
- Power can be measured by the vertical jump test.
- The 1 rep max test measures strength.
- Testing procedures encompass how each test is conducted, including organisation of facilities and equipment.
Vocabulary To Learn
- speed: the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
- strength: the ability to overcome a resistance
- power: product of strength and speed (explosive strength/anaerobic power)
- flexibility: the range of movements possible at a joint
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Raising the knees in the sit and reach test.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Fitness tests are measured or recorded using various units. Power can be measured by the vertical jump test.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'speed'
the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Raising the knees in the sit and reach test. Correction: When performing the sit and reach test the knees should. be flat along the floor to give an accurate reading of flexibility.
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