Soc-3 Skill Related Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Agility
The ability to change position and control the body at speed
Which sport may require agility?
Rugby may require agility for an attacker trying to dodge defenders.
How will agility impact performance if it is developed?
Agility in rugby will allow an attacker to be better at dodging defenders which will give the attacker more opportunity to score tries. Therefore agility will improve performance if developed
Balance
Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or on the move
What sports may require balance?
A footballer may require balance so that when they are under pressure from a player they can maintain balance when they are shoulder barged.
How can balance impact performance if it is developed?
If balance is developed for a footballer they will be very effective during physical battles as they will be able to take hits whilst on the ball and keep moving.
Co-ordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together
Name two types of coordination
Hand-eye co-ordination
Foot-eye co-ordination
Which sport may require co-ordination?
Table tennis may require hand co-ordination .
How will it impact performance if co-ordination is developed?
If hand eye co-ordination is developed a table tennis player may be able to react to the ball quicker therefore improving their ability to win points.
Power
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly.
What is the equation for power?
Power = strength x speed
What sport may require power?
Power is needed for jumping so it will be needed for an athlete that does long jump.
How will power impact performance if it is developed?
Power will allow a footballer to jump high. This will help them to win headers. For a defender this could be very useful as it will allow them to deny the opponents from scoring.
Reaction time
The time between a stimulus and a movement in response to it.
