Revision For EoY's Flashcards
Agility definition
The ability to change the position of your body whilst keeping control of the whole body’s movement.
Agility Test
Illinois Agility Test
Agility Example
Lie face down on the floor at the starting point. On the whistle, make your way round the course as quick as possible.
Sports that use Agility
Rugby and Basketball
Balance Definition
The ability to retain the body’s centre of mass (gravity) above the base of support (usually your feet).
Balance Test
Standing Stalk
Balance Example
Stand up with hands on hips and raise your heel of the standing leg and stand on your toes. Hold the position for as long as possible.
Sports that use Balance
Gymnastics and Basketball
Coordination Definition
The ability to use two or more body parts together at the same time
Coordination Test
Tennis Ball Throw and Catch
Coordination Example
Throw at tennis ball at a wall, stand a meter away, but catch with alternate hands.
Sports that use Coordination
Running and Football
Power Definition
The ability to perform an activity that requires strength, balance and speed. It needs to be done efficiently with strength. Power=Strength x Speed
Power Test
Sergent Jump
Power Example
Side sideways to the tape on the wall. Without a run-up jump as high as you possibly can and touch the tape with the hand furthest way from it.
Sports that use Power
Rugby and American Football
Reaction Time Definition
The time between a persons reaction to something presented to them/presentation of a stimulus and the inset of a movement.
Reaction Time Test
Ruler Drop
Reaction Time Example
Your partner holds a ruler up in the air and drops it without giving any hint. You have to try and catch the rulers as soon as it’s let go of.
Sports that use Reaction Time
Table Tennis and Squash
Speed Definition
The rate that a person is able to perform a movement of cover a certain distance in a certain time.
Speed Test
30 Meter Sprint
Speed Example
Wait for a teacher to set you off on your run so they can time it accurately. When instructed to run, run as fast as you can towards the finish line.
Sports that use Speed
Sprinting and Basketball
Muscular Strength Definition
The ability to use your muscles to be able to take on heavy weights without finding it as hard
Muscular Strength Test
On the Shoulder Press
Muscular Strength Example
If you had no or little muscular strength, you wouldn’t be able to lift very heavy weights. However, if you did have a lot of muscular strength, you’d be able to lift extremely heavy weights.