Skill - related aspects of fitness

Question 1

Agility

Answer 1

This is the ability to quickly change direction or body position

Question 2

Balance

Answer 2

This is the ability to maintain a controlled and stable body position with the center of gravity over the base of support. Balance can be static such as holding a handstand or dynamic on the move such as in skiing.

Question 3

Coordination

Answer 3

This is the ability to move your body parts in a controlled and synchronised manner in response to what your senses tell you.

Question 4

Reaction-time

Answer 4

This is the time it takes you to react to a stimulus. For example the time it takes you to begin running in response to hearing a starting pistol in a sprint

Question 5

Timing

Answer 5

This is the ability to judge when to and apply an action at the right moment. For example timing a slide tackle at the right moment in a game of football

Question 6

Movement anticipation

Answer 6

This is the ability to read a situation and effectively select the correct response.