Health and skill components Flashcards
(9 cards)
Name the different components of skill-related fitness
agility balance coordination power reaction time speed
Define ‘agility’
the ability to change the position of the body quickly and to control the movement of the whole body
Define ‘balance’
the ability to retain the centre of mass of the body above the base of support with reference to static, or dynamic conditions of movement, shape and orientation
Define ‘coordination’
The ability to use two or more body parts together
Define ‘power’
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly.
What is the equation to find out how much power is used?
Power=strength x speed
Define ‘reaction time’
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement
Define ‘speed’
The differential rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
how many components of skill-related fitness are there?
6
