SOC 3: Skill-Related Components Of Fitness Flashcards
Agility
The ability to change position and control the body at speed
Balance
Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or on the move
Co-ordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together
Power
The ability to undertake strength performamces quickly
Reaction time
The time between a stimulus and a movement in response to it
Speed
The rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance
What is the equation for power?
Power = strength x speed
What are the different types of Co-ordination
Foot-eye co-ordination
Chest-eye/thigh-eye co-ordination
Head-eye co-ordination
Hand-eye co-ordination
What 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
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.
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 performamce 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.
