Paper 1: COF and COF Tests Flashcards
Define co-ordination (1 mark)
The ability to use two or more body parts at the same time
Name one skill that uses static strength in rugby (1 mark)
Scrum
Identify flexibility (1 mark)
The movement around a joint
Describe why a football player would need agility (2 marks)
To be able to outwit a defender hwen trying to get past them and also to be able to change directions quickly so that the performer can be at the right position in control.
Name 6 components of fitness (1 mark)
Agility, speed, co-ordination, flexibility, power, static strength, explosive strength, dynamic strength, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, balance
Justify why co-ordination would be useful for a basketballer (3 marks)
Basketballs can travel fast so the athlete needs to be able to move their different body parts into the right position to be able to catch the ball successfully.
Also needs hand eye co-ordination to be able to shoot accurately towards the hoop by moving all the muscles in the correctly to apply enough power and accuracy to ensure that the ball will go through the hoop.
Co-ordination is helpful in defending to be able to see where the attacker is going to throw the ball, to cut off the pass/shot, meaning that they gain possession of the ball, starting a counter-attack.
Define Balance (1 mark)
The ability to maintain a stable centre of gravity in order to avoid falling
Describe how balance can be used in gymnastics (2 marks)
Balance is maintaining the centre of gravity in order to not fall which is useful on the bean because when the athlete fall off, they would lose so many points and would mean that their chance of getting a podium position is usually gone.
Define cardiovascular endurance (1 mark)
The ability of our heart and lungs to work continuously without getting tired
