Power

Question 1

Define ‘Power’

Answer 1

The combination of strength and speed in an explosive effort

Question 2

Give examples of sports that use power as a main factor

Answer 2

Long Jump 
(field events)
Badminton 
Basketball
(etc)

Question 3

Describe one positive impact of power on performance(1)

Answer 3

Able to channel power into an aggressive spike

Question 4

Describe another positive impact of power on performance(2)

Answer 4

Able to jump further in Long Jump

Question 5

Describe a negative impact of power on performance(1)

Answer 5

Not able to successfully compete for 50/50 balls in basketball

Question 6

Describe a second negative impact of power on performance(2)

Answer 6

Not able to send the overhead clears to the back of the court

Question 7

Explain the positive impact of power on performance(2 marks)

Answer 7

<strong>Able to jump further in long jump</strong>
- Explosive force needed at take off point
- Greater the force you apply downwards, more of a force pushing you upwards
- Able to propel yourself further
- Able to out jump competitors
<strong> Able to convert power into shots</strong>
- Volleyball
- Able to put power into spikes
- Make sure they are hit with more speed and a downwards trajectory
- Makes it harder to return and puts more pressure on the opponent

Question 8

Explain the negative impact of power on performance(4)

Answer 8

<strong>Power in leg muscles</strong>
- Basketball
- Not able to jump as high
- Cannot successfully compete for 50/50 balls
- Can’t intercept long passes as too high
<strong>Lack of power in overhead clear</strong>
- Badminton
- Can’t propel shuttle to back of court
- Landing mid court
- Makes it easier to return and play attacking shots

Question 9

What is the data collection for power?

Answer 9

Standing broad jump

Question 10

What is the average female standing broad jump score?

Answer 10

175 cm

Question 11

Describe the standing broad jump(4 marks)

Answer 11

Two footed jump from behind a measured line
Jump as far as possible while landing two footed
Swing arms and bend knees to drive forward
Measurement is taken from closest point of contact to take off
Measure muscular power in the lower body/legs
Average female = 175cm
Best of three jumps is taken

Question 12

Give two advantages of the standing broad jump

Answer 12

Permanent Record

Norms to compare to

Question 13

Give two disadvantages of the standing broad jump

Answer 13

Balance Aspect

Only measures leg power

Question 14

What score would place you in the excellent category (female) for the SBJ?

Answer 14

> 200cm

Question 15

What score would place you in the very poor category(female) for the SBJ?

Answer 15

<141cm

Question 16

How many categories is there for the SBJ?

Answer 16

7 categories(ranging from very poor to excellent)

Question 17

What is the approach used to develop power?

Answer 17

Plyometric Training

Question 18

Describe Plyometric training(4 marks)

Answer 18

• Improves power by forcing muscles to exert maximum force in short period of time
• Activate quick responses from muscles
• Requires significant warm up
• Repeated 1-3 times a week
• Includes repetition of intense movements
• Three phases(take off,transition,landing)
• Example: Box jump, Plyo push up

Question 19

State two advantages of plyometric training

Answer 19

Improves Power

Improves Strength

Question 20

State two disadvantages of plyometric training

Answer 20

High Risk of Injury

Requires Specialised Equipment

Question 21

What are the three stages in a plyo exercise?

Answer 21

Take off
Transition
Landing