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- 1What does age lead to?Decrease of flexibility
Increase of strength (till fully grown)
Decrease of oxygen capacity
Increase of skill level
Recovery from injury becomes longer - 2What are the characteristics of an ectomorph?Narrow Shoulders and hips, thin lean build with little body fat
- 3What are the characteristics of a mesomorph?Broad shoulders with muscular arms and legs
- 4What are the characteristics of an endomorph?Wide hips and shoulders, high body fat
- 5What are the four categories of disability?Mental, Physical, Permanent and temporary
- 6What is a risk assessment?Before activity assess the level of risk and check there are no potential dangers
- 7What is risk control?The responsibility of the participants and organisers e.g. correct clothing - warm-up
- 8What are the differences of gender?Physique - women smaller and higher % of body fat
O2 Carrying capacity - lower for women due to smaller heart and lungs
Strength and power - lower for women due to smaller muscle mass
Hormone imbalance - affect women
Metabolic rate - lower form women due to higher % of body fat and smaller muscle mass - 9What are the different groups in environment?Weather - affects ability to train
Pollution - Health risk
Altitude - advantageous, particularly for endurance events
Humidity - High humidity makes it hard to keep body cool and increases dehydration
Terrain - Some sports requires a specific landscape - 10What is fatigue?The state of extreme physical or mental tiredness
- 11What is stress?The body's reply to a change requiring physical mental or social adjustment
- 12What are the consequences of fatigue?Can lead to injury if you don't stop
Make mistakes
Incorrect execution of techniques - 13What are the functions of the circulatory system?Transports nutrients and waste
Delivers to oxygen to the working muscles
Removes heat
carries away lactic acid - 14Facts about veins
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