These interactive flashcards help IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) students Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) quickly review and memorize the essential definitions, formulas, and terms needed for success in IB Exams. Each card focuses on A.3—Response and is aligned with the IB Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS - Old) syllabus, ensuring focused revision on core principles, advanced applications, and practical problem-solving. Students can test themselves anytime, anywhere, perfect for reinforcing tricky concepts, learning IB terminology, and committing formulas to memory. By using RevisionDojo's flashcards consistently, learners turn repetition into mastery and enter the exam with confidence.
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What is specificity in fitness testing?
Tests must directly relate to the specific fitness component being measured and match the sport or activity requirements.
What is specificity in fitness testing?
Tests must directly relate to the specific fitness component being measured and match the sport or activity requirements.
Why is accuracy important in fitness testing?
Precise measurements with minimal error are essential for reliable results.
What does reliability in testing refer to?
Consistency across multiple trials, including test-retest and inter-rater reliability.
What is validity in fitness testing?
Tests measure what they claim to measure, including content, criterion, and construct validity.
What is a common mistake in fitness testing?
Using a sit-and-reach test to measure overall flexibility when it primarily measures hamstring and lower back flexibility.
What are the health-related components of fitness?
Body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular endurance, and strength.
What is body composition?
The ratio of fat to lean mass, including essential vs storage fat.
What does cardiorespiratory fitness measure?
Aerobic capacity, endurance capability, and heart and lung efficiency.
What is flexibility in fitness?
The range of motion of joints and muscle elasticity.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to resist fatigue during sustained muscle contractions.
What is strength in fitness terms?
The maximum force production and basic functional strength.
What are performance-related components of fitness?
Agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed.
What is agility in fitness?
The ability to make quick direction changes and maintain body control.
What does balance refer to in fitness?
Static and dynamic equilibrium and postural control.
What is coordination in fitness?
The efficiency of movement and hand-eye coordination.
What is power in fitness?
The product of force and velocity, representing explosive strength.
What is reaction time?
The speed of response and neural processing time.
What does speed refer to in fitness?
Movement velocity and acceleration capacity.
Why are balance and coordination important for elderly populations?
They help prevent falls and maintain independence.