Skill related fitness Flashcards
What are the 5 things skill related fitness is made up of
- balance
- power
- agility
- coordination
- reaction time
What is the definition of BALANCE
the ability to maintain centre of mass over a base of support
What is static balance
A performer is still like when a gymnast is doing a handstand or headstand
What is dynamic balance
A performer is moving like when a gymnast is doing a cartwheel
What is the definition of power
The product (result) of speed and strength
Give an example of power
Kicking a football because your leg does work by moving the ball.
Golf - drive the ball
Tennis - serve and smash the ball
What is the definition of agility
To quickly and precisely move or change direction without losing balance or time
What do agile performers do
Get up off the ground or
dodge away from other players quickly
Name a sport where agility is important
Hockey
Football
What is the definition of coordination
The smooth flow of movement needed to perform a motor task efficiently.
Waste as little energy as possible and accurately move without going wrong.
What is a motor task
A movement you make to achieve a goal like moving your foot to kick a football
What sport requires good coordination
Gymnastics
What is the definition of reaction time
The time that it takes for a sports performer to respond to a stimulus and initiate or start their response.
What does a sports performer need to produce power
Speed
Strength
True of false
Power is given as work done in a unit of time
True
