Front

What are the essential elements of a general training programme?

Back

Stretching activities, endurance training, recreational activities.

Front

What do error bars represent in data analysis?

Back

The standard deviation.

Front

What can be concluded about an athlete who weighs herself on broken scales?

Back

The results are reliable, but not accurate or valid.

Front

Which measure of exercise intensity is specifically designed for children?

Back

CERT scale.

Front

Calculate the mean time of three 100m trials: 14.2 s, 14.4 s, 14.9 s.

Back

14.5 s.

Front

Define 'warm-up' in the context of a training programme.

Back

A warm-up is a series of exercises designed to prepare the body for more intense physical activity.

Front

What is the purpose of a cool down after exercise?

Back

To gradually lower the heart rate and prevent muscle stiffness.

Front

Explain the concept of 'reliability' in measurement.

Back

Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure; a reliable measure produces the same results under consistent conditions.

Front

What is the difference between accuracy and validity in measurements?

Back

Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value, while validity refers to whether the measurement actually measures what it claims to measure.

Front

What does the Borg scale measure?

Back

The Borg scale measures perceived exertion during physical activity.