SOC 3 - Skill Related Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Coordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together
Power
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly
Reaction time
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and the movement in response to it
Speed
The rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance
Agility
The ability to change position quicky and control the body at speed
Balance
Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or moving
What sport may require coordination?
Foot-eye coordination for a footballer when striking or passing a ball or controlling it
What sport may require power?
High jump and jumping as it requires power in the legs at takeoff
Power equation
Power = strength x speed
What sport may require reaction time?
A goalkeeper when reacting to a shot and making a save
What sport may require speed?
Leg speed-sprinting
Hand speed-boxing
-speed of thought-tennis
What sport may require agility?
Gymnastics when performing a fast floor routine or a rugby player trying to dodge defenders
What sport may require balance?
Archery when trying to hit a target
Football when getting barged and shielding the ball
What sport may require flexibility?
Gymnastics when performing routines that stretch the body
What sports may require body composition?
Marathon running as lightweight will always be able to beat heavyweight
