Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can define cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.
Key learning points
- Muscular endurance requires repeated contractions for a long period of time and is tested through the press up 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.
- Strength is measured through the grip strength dynamometer test.
Keywords
Muscular endurance - the ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatiguing
Cardiovascular endurance - the ability to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system used to supply the body with energy. Also referred to as stamina
Speed - the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly through movements
Strength - the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance
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 speed of arms in table tennis.
Teacher tip
Link this to practical lessons where pupils can apply the components of fitness to different activities and also consider teaching this content over 2 lessons to enable greater depth of discussion throughout.
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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.
does regular exercise and has good muscle tone
is able to handle stressful situations positively
has good friendships and value in the community
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.
ability to continue exertion, getting energy from the aerobic system
ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatigue
the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply to a resistance
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the component of fitness to the correct definition
the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
ability to continue exertion, getting energy from the aerobic system
the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply to a resistance
ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatigue
Q2.Which athlete is least likely to need cardiovascular endurance?
Q3.Identify a fitness test for muscular strength.
Q4.Which athele would require the most muscular endurance?
Q5.Match the fitness test with the correct component of fitness.
one repetition maximum
30m sprint test
sit-up test
multi stage fitness test
Q6.Identify the correct protocol for the Cooper 12-minute run/walk by ordering the statements.
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