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Agility definition

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The ability to change the position of your body whilst keeping control of the whole body’s movement.

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Agility Test

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Illinois Agility Test

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Agility Example

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Lie face down on the floor at the starting point. On the whistle, make your way round the course as quick as possible.

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Sports that use Agility

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Rugby and Basketball

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Balance Definition

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The ability to retain the body’s centre of mass (gravity) above the base of support (usually your feet).

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Balance Test

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Standing Stalk

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Balance Example

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Stand up with hands on hips and raise your heel of the standing leg and stand on your toes. Hold the position for as long as possible.

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Sports that use Balance

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Gymnastics and Basketball

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Coordination Definition

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The ability to use two or more body parts together at the same time

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Coordination Test

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Tennis Ball Throw and Catch

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Coordination Example

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Throw at tennis ball at a wall, stand a meter away, but catch with alternate hands.

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Sports that use Coordination

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Running and Football

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Power Definition

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The ability to perform an activity that requires strength, balance and speed. It needs to be done efficiently with strength. Power=Strength x Speed

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Power Test

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Sergent Jump

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Power Example

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Side sideways to the tape on the wall. Without a run-up jump as high as you possibly can and touch the tape with the hand furthest way from it.

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Sports that use Power

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Rugby and American Football

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Reaction Time Definition

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The time between a persons reaction to something presented to them/presentation of a stimulus and the inset of a movement.

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Reaction Time Test

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Ruler Drop

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Reaction Time Example

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Your partner holds a ruler up in the air and drops it without giving any hint. You have to try and catch the rulers as soon as it’s let go of.

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Sports that use Reaction Time

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Table Tennis and Squash

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Speed Definition

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The rate that a person is able to perform a movement of cover a certain distance in a certain time.

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Speed Test

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30 Meter Sprint

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Speed Example

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Wait for a teacher to set you off on your run so they can time it accurately. When instructed to run, run as fast as you can towards the finish line.

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Sports that use Speed

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Sprinting and Basketball

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Muscular Strength Definition
The ability to use your muscles to be able to take on heavy weights without finding it as hard
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Muscular Strength Test
On the Shoulder Press
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Muscular Strength Example
If you had no or little muscular strength, you wouldn't be able to lift very heavy weights. However, if you did have a lot of muscular strength, you'd be able to lift extremely heavy weights.
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Sports that use Muscular Strength
Rugby and Wrestling
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Muscular Endurance Definition
The ability to use your muscles for a prolonged period of time without getting tired
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Muscular Endurance Test
Sit Up and Press Up Test
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Muscular Endurance Example
Warm up your muscles and stretch them. Do as many press ups as you can in a minute. After that, do as many sit ups as you can in a minute. This will improve your muscular endurance.
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Sports that use Muscular Endurance
Boxing and Football
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Cardiovascular Fitness Definition
Is the ability to exercise the entire body for prolonged periods of time.
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Cardiovascular Fitness Test
12 minute Cooper Run
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Cardiovascular Fitness Example
Run round a marked area for 12 minutes. Push yourself hard and count your laps.
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Sports that use Cardiovascular Fitness
Running and Football
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Body Composition Definition
Body Composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone, water and muscle.
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Body Composition Test
There are various ways of measuring your body composition some being Skin Callipers, Bioelectrical Impedance, Hydrostatic Weighing, DEXA (Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) and Air-Displacement Plethysmography.
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Body Composition Example
If you were to use the skin Callipers, you use 7 sites around the body, and pinch yourself with them to measure the amount of fat that you have. If you record the certain data needed, then practitioners can work out your body composition.
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Sports that need good Body Composition
All Sports
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Flexibility Definition
Flexibility is the range of movement possible in a single joint.
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Flexibility Test
Sit and Reach Test
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Flexibility Example
Take your shoes off and sit straight legged at the start of the measuring block. Reach forward pushing the object with your fingers. You aren't allowed to jolt forward or bend your legs
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Sports that use Flexibility
Gymnastics and Basketball
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Circuit Training Definiton
A series of exercises, all completed for a certain amount of time, one after the other
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Circuit Training Test
General Fitness Circuit Training
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Circuit Training Examples
For example, this could be done in a gym, where you move around and do different exercises. An example would be: 1. Skipping 2. Step-Ups 3. Sit-Ups 4. Bench Lifts 5. Bench-Dips 6. Shuttle Runs 7. Leg Raises 8. Press-Ups 9. Squats 10. Star Jumps
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Sports that use Circuit Training
You can use Circuit Training when you are training for any kind of sport.
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Continuous Training Definition
Aerobic exercising at a moderate to high level of intensity, with no rest.
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Continuous Training Test
12 Minute Cooper Run
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Continuous Training Example
Run round a marked area for 12 minutes. Push yourself hard and count your laps.
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Sports that use Continuous Training
Running, Football and Rugby
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Fartlek Training Definition
A method of training for runners where the terrain is constantly changing. Fartlek means Speed and Play in English, as it is a Swedish word used to describe this type of Training.
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Fartlek Training Test
Go to an field that has an uneven surface and run round, incorporating different speeds at certain parts and times to accommodate for the surface.
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Fartlek training Example
You find an area of land or piece of terrain that has different gradients, height e.c.t and run round it. Run at different speeds depending on where you are on the 'track'. You go also do a variation of the a treadmill, cross-trainer, rowing machine or bike.
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Sports that use Fartlek Training
Running, Football and Rugby
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Interval Training Definition
High-Intensity periods of work followed by a period of rest.
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Interval Training Test
Doing a 100m Sprint, having a minute's break and do it again. This could be repeated 5 or 10 times.
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Interval Training Example
50m sprint, then have a rest for 40 seconds and do another one. This will improve your aerobic and anaerobic fitness
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Sports that use Interval Training
Basketball and Sprinting
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Plyometrics Definition
Exercise in which muscles exert their maximum force in short intervals of time. Power=Speed x Strength
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Plyometrics Test
Plyometrics Circuit
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Plyometrics Example
Do a series of plyometric exercises, whilst exerting maximum force at each one. Always try as hard as you can and push yourself until failure. Once you start doing the exercise, do not stop. Example of plyometric exercises are: Burpees, Sergeant Jump, Standing Long Jump. Squat Jumps and Clapped Press-Ups.
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Sports that use Plyometrics
Rugby and Wrestling
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Weight Training Definition
Involves shifting weight to increase the strength of muscles, using a series of reps and sets.
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Weight Training Test
Weight Training Circuit
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Weight Training Example
Say for example, you wanted to increase your arm muscles, you could go on the Pull Down, Shoulder Press, Row Rear Deltoid and Chest Press. You need to use the correct technique when using weights to avoid any injuries or pulled muscles. You should use all weight carefully and sensibly.
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Sports that use Weight Training
Rugby and Boxing
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Name the 3 parts of Warming Up
Cardiovascular Warm Up Stretching Sport Specific Warm Up

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