Physical Education

Health related fitness

1) Cardiovascular fitness- The ability to exercie the entire body for long period of time.

2) Muscular strength- The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.

3)Muscular endurance- The ability to use voluntary muscles many without getting tired

4)flexibility- The range of movement possible at a joint.

5)Body compostion- The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle and bone

Skill related fitness

1)agility- the ability to change position of the body quickly and to control the movement  of the whole body.

2) Balance- The ability to retain the body's centre of mass (gravity) above the base of support with reference to static ( stationary), or dynamic (changing), conditions of movement, shape and orientation.

3) Coordination- The ability to use two or more body parts together.

4)Power- the ability to do strength performances quickly (power= strength x speed)

5)Reaction time- The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of a movement.

6) Speed- the differential rate at which an indiviual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time.

Drugs

1)Anabolic Steriods- Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth

2) Beta blockers- Drugs that are used to control heart rate and that have a calming and relaxing effect.

3) Diuretics- Drugs that elevate the rate of bodily urine exrection

4) Narcotics/analgesics- Drugs that can be used to reduce the feeling of pain

5)Stimulants- Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as increased mental and/or physical alertness

6)Peptide Hormones- drugs that cause the productions of other hormones 

Training Methods

1) Circuit Training- A set of 6 to 10 exercises performed at stations in an organised pattern. Each exercise performed for a specified number of repetition or for a perscribed time bef