Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, power and speed
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can define cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, power and speed, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.
Key learning points
- Muscular endurance is known as dynamic strength and is tested through the sit-up bleep test.
- Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygen to working muscles for a long time.
- Speed is the ability to perform an action or cover a set distance as quickly as possible.
- Power is also known as explosive strength or anaerobic power.
Keywords
Cardiovascular endurance - the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles (also known as aerobic power)
Muscular endurance - the ability of a muscle, or muscle group, to undergo repeated contractions, avoiding fatigue and the ability of muscles to contract over a period of time
Power - product of strength and speed (explosive strength/anaerobic power)
Speed - the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
Common misconception
Speed is just about running fast.
An example of speed is moving quickly across the ground but also includes other body parts too such as the speed of arms in table tennis.
Teacher tip
Link this to practical lessons where pupils can apply the components of fitness to different activities.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the correct definition of health.
Q2.Match the type of health to the correct example.
Q3.Having ill health means someone may be likely to take part in physical activity or exercise.
Q4.The winner of a specific weight lifting competition was the person who could lift the heaviest weight. Which component of fitness would they need to be successful?
Q5.If an athlete competes in an 'endurance' event it means it will last for a period of time.
Q6.Match the component of fitness to the correct definition.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the component of fitness to the correct definition.
Q2.Which athlete is least likely to need cardiovascular endurance?
Q3.Identify a fitness test for speed.
Q4.Which athlete would require the most muscular endurance?
Q5.Match the fitness test with the correct component of fitness.
Q6.Identify the correct protocol for the multi stage fitness test by ordering the statements.
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