Skill Related Fitness

Question 0

Balance

Answer 0

The ability to maintain your centre of mass over a base of support. There are two types
• Static Balance
• Dynamic Balance
e.g - a gymnast would use STATIC balance when performing a handstand on the beam and DYNAMIC balance when tumbling on the floor.

Question 1

Agility

Answer 1

The ability of the body to move quickly and precisely or change direction without losing balance or time.

Question 2

Coordination

Answer 2

The ability of parts of the body to work together to move smoothly and accurately.

Question 3

Power

Answer 3

The work done in a unit of time. 
Calculated: 
power=force(kg)xdistance(m)/time(min or s) 
This is expressed as: 
kilogram-metres per minute (kgm/min) or 
kilogram-metres per second (kgm/s)

Question 4

Reaction Time

Answer 4

The time taken for a sports performer to respond to a stimulus; for example, the time taken for a footballer to analyse a goal-scoring opportunity and decide to attempt a shot at goal by starting the kicking/ heading action.