Dirt Task

Question 1

Discuss the relative importance of speed and coordination for performers
competing in tennis and swimming.

Answer 1

1. What are Speed and Coordination?
   -Which component of fitness is the ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time.
   -Coordination is about how smoothly the body works together, like timing your movements perfectly to hit a ball or swim efficiently.

Question 2

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Answer 2

2. Speed in Tennis
   -In tennis, players need speed to run across the court and react quickly to their opponent’s shots.

Question 3

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Answer 3

3. Coordination in Tennis
   • Coordination is just as important in tennis because players need precise timing and control to hit the ball accurately, especially during serves and volleys.

Question 4

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Answer 4

4. Speed and Coordination in Swimming
   -In swimming, speed is the main focus since it directly determines who wins the race. But coordination is key for smooth strokes, turning at the wall, and breathing properly.

Question 5

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Answer 5

5. What Matters More?
   -In tennis, both speed and coordination are equally important because it’s a fast-paced, unpredictable sport.
   -In swimming, speed is more important, but without good coordination, you wouldn’t swim as fast or efficiently.