Components of Fitness - Skill

Question 1

Name the 6 components of Skill related fitness

Answer 1

Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction Time
Speed

Question 2

Define Agility

Answer 2

Being able to change direction or the position of the body quickly

Question 3

Define Balance

Answer 3

Maintaining stability of the body during a sporting performance.

Static: when still
Dynamic: when in motion (moving)

Question 4

Define Coordination

Answer 4

Being able to use two or more body parts at the same time to complete a skilled movement

Question 5

Define Power

Answer 5

Being able to perform an activity that requires a lot of muscular strength, quickly (Power = Strength x Speed)

Question 6

Define Reaction Time

Answer 6

The time between a ‘stimulus’ and the start of a response.

Question 7

Define Speed

Answer 7

How fast/ quickly an athlete can travel a specific distance or perform a specific movement

Question 8

Use an example to explain how agility is used in health and fitness

Answer 8

A slalom skier changes direction quickly to weave in and out of the flags whilst staying upright

Question 9

Use an example to explain how balance is used in health and fitness

Answer 9

Static: A gymnast holding a handstand on the beam without falling off

Dynamic: A gymnast staying upright when walking along a beam

Question 10

Use an example to explain how coordination is used in health and fitness

Answer 10

A basketballer using her legs to run up the court whilst using her hand and arm to bounce the ball

Question 11

Use an example to explain how power is used in health and fitness

Answer 11

A shot putter moving his arm quickly with great muscular strength to throw the shot as far as possible

Question 12

Use an example to explain how reaction time is used in health and fitness

Answer 12

A handball goal keeper lunging to make a save after the ball has been thrown

Question 13

Use an example to explain how speed is used in health and fitness

Answer 13

A rugby winger sprinting down the wing with the ball trying to outpace their opponent

Question 14

Give an example of how increased agility would benefit a performer in health and fitness activities

Answer 14

The skier could make sharper turns which would mean they could complete the course in a faster time, making them more likely to win the competition.

Question 15

Give an example of how increased balance would benefit a performer in health and fitness activities

Answer 15

The gymnast will be able to maintain their position and therefore score higher points for their routine, making them more likely to win the competition.

Question 16

Give an example of how increased coordination would benefit a performer in health and fitness activities

Answer 16

The basketballer would be more likely to maintain possession of the ball which would in turn make it more likely that her team will score.

Question 17

Give an example of how increased power would benefit a performer in health and fitness activities

Answer 17

The shot putter will achieve a greater distance and be more likely to win the competition.

Question 18

Give an example of how increased reaction time would benefit a performer in health and fitness activities

Answer 18

The goal keeper would be more likely to get their hand to the ball, preventing a goal from being scored.

Question 19

Give an example of how increased speed would benefit a performer in health and fitness activities

Answer 19

The rugby winger would be less likely to be tackled before they reach the try line.