Which key component of fitness involves the synchronising of actions?
Timing
Balance
Co-ordination
Which form of strength involves a performer supporting their own body weight for an extended period of time, such as in the parallel bars in gymnastics?
Explosive strength
Static strength
Dynamic strength
Which formula can be used to define power?
Maximum speed + maximum strength
Maximum speed - maximum strength
Maximum speed × maximum strength
For which reason would a judo player need excellent levels of static balance?
To grip the opponent's judogi
To throw an opponent
To resist an opponent's throw
Which exercise would help to increase static grip strength?
Squat thrusts
Barbell holds
Bench press
Which of the fitness tests is used with the PEP to measure cardiovascular fitness?
1 minute press up test
Vertical jump test
Cooper's 12 minute run test
Which of these performers would you expect to score most highly on a sit and reach test?
An elite rugby player
An elite gymnast
An elite javelin thrower
When writing your PEP, how long should the training programme be planned for?
One to two weeks
Four to five weeks
Six to eight weeks
How should the success of the training programme be objectively measured?
Results of fitness tests
Training diary
Coach's observation
For what reason is it important to make recommendations at the end of the PEP?
To judge the training programme
To plan for future training needs
To test fitness levels