Fitness

Fitness Components
Aerobic Capacity
Anaerobic Capacity
Agility
Flexibility
Muscular Power, Strength, Endurance
Fitness
Fitness Testing
Protocols
Benefits
Types-Laboratory & Field
Functions of the Body
Systems
Skeletal
Movement
Body shape
Protection of major organs
Production of blood cells
Storage site for minerals
Functions of the Body
Systems
Muscular
Movement
Posture
Assist with bodily functions

Functions of the Body
Systems
Circulatory
Circulate blood around the body
Take oxygen to the cells
Remove carbon dioxide to the lungs
Fight disease
Clot the blood
Functions of the Body
Systems
Respiratory
Provide oxygen to the body
Remove carbon dioxide from the body
Transfer oxygen to the blood and remove
carbon dioxide from the blood in the alveoli
Cleans the air as it enters the body
Names of the Bones
Head - Skull /Cranium
Jaw Mandible
Collar Bone Clavicle
Shoulder Blade Scapula
Breastbone Sternum
Chest Ribs
Spine Vertebral Column

Names of the Bones
Upper Arm - Humerus
Forearm (Thumb side) Radius
Forearm (Little Finger side) Ulna
Wrist Carpals
Hand Meta-carpals
Fingers Phalanges
Hips - Pelvis

Names of the Bones
Thigh Femur
Kneecap Patella
Shin Tibia
Outside of Lower Leg Fibula
Ankle Tarsals
Foot Meta-tarsals
Toes - Phalanges

Types of the Bones
Short Carpals
Long Femur
Flat Scapula
Irregular Vertebra
Sesamoid - Patella

Types of Muscle
Skeletal Biceps
Smooth Muscles of the Digestive Tract
Cardiac - Heart

Names of the Skeletal
Muscles
Top of shoulders Trapezius
Outside of shoulders Deltoid
Front of upper arm Biceps
Back of upper arm Triceps
Chest Pectorals
Stomach Abdominals


Names of the Skeletal
Muscles
Outside of back Latissimus Dorsi
Front of thigh Quadriceps
Back of thigh Hamstrings
Front of lower leg Tibialis Anterior
Back of lower leg Gastrocnemius
Backside - Gluteals

The Heart
Aorta
Pulmonary Artery
Left Atrium
Left Ventricle Right Ventricle
Right Atrium
Vena Cava
Pulmonary Veins
The Blood
Arteries - transport blood away from the heart
Veins - transport blood to the heart
Capillaries transfers oxygen and carbon
dioxide from the blood to the muscles
Red Blood Cells transport oxygen in the blood
White Blood Cells fight disease
Platelets Clot the blood
Plasma fluid part of the blood

Basic structures of the
Respiratory System

Alveoli
Basic Nutrients and Their
Functions
Carbohydrates Provide energy
Fats Insulation & provide energy
Protein Repair and growth of muscle
Vitamins Assist in bodily functions
Minerals Assist in bodily functions
Water Hydration of the body

Basic Nutrients and Their
Sources
Carbohydrates Cereals, fruit, vegetables
Fats Meat, egg yolk, yoghurt
Protein Lean meat, chicken, fish
Vitamins Fruits, vegetables, dairy and meats
Minerals Dairy products, meats and
vegetables
Water Everywhere

Sport Specific Nutrition
Pre-Competition
Hydration
Build carbohydrate stores (Glycogen)
Timing
During-Competition
Hydration
Top up carbohydrate?
Post-Competition
Role of protein
Carbohydrate refuelling
Hydration & Sodium
High & low GI carbohydrates
Water
Is the most important nutrient for your body.
Controls body temperature
Removes waste (urine)
Lubricates joints
Carries blood cells & nutrients around the body in
your blood.
You lose water through urine, faeces, sweat and
breathing.
The average teenager needs 6 8 glasses of water
each day.