Pe GCSE

Question 1

Agility

Answer 1

The ability to change position and control the

body at speed

Question 2

Balance

Answer 2

Being able to keep the body stable while at
rest or on the move
e.g doing a handstand

Question 3

Co - ordination

Answer 3

The ability to use two or more body parts together

Foot-eye co-ordination

Question 4

Power

Answer 4

▪ The ability to undertake strength performances
quickly. It can be written as a formula:
▪ Power = strength x speed

Question 5

Speed

Answer 5

The rate at which an individual can perform a

movement or cover a distance

Question 6

Reaction time

Answer 6

The time between a stimulus and a movement

in response to it

Question 7

Cardiovascular fitness

Answer 7

The ability to exercise your whole body for

long periods of time

Question 8

Muscular strength

Answer 8

The amount of force a muscle can exert against

a resistance

Question 9

Flexibility

Answer 9

The range of motion of your joints

Question 10

Muscular endurance

Answer 10

The ability to use voluntary muscles

repeatedly without getting tired

Question 11

Body composition

Answer 11

The percentage of body weight that is muscle,

fat or bone