SOC 3 - Components Of Fitness (skill)

Question 1

Agility

Answer 1

Ability to change position and control the body at speed

Rugby players dodging tackles while running

Question 2

Balance

Answer 2

Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or on the move

Gymnast on the beam

Question 3

Co-Ordination

Answer 3

Ability to use two or more body parts together

Cricket would need this when catching a ball

Question 4

Power

Answer 4

Ability to undertake strength performances quickly (power=strength x speed)

Rugby forwards explosive start in a scrum

Question 5

Reaction time

Answer 5

The time between the stimulus and a movement in response to it

Short distance runner out tye blocks after a gun shot

Question 6

Speed

Answer 6

The rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance

rugby player having a ball kicked over his head and needing to track back