Soc 3 - Skill Related Components Of Fitness Flashcards
What are the skill-related components of fitness?
- agility
- balance
- co-odination
- power
- reaction time
- speed
Agility
The ability to change position and control the body at speed
Which sport requires agility?
Rugby player needs agility to turn and step to evade a defender when running at them at speed.
Balance
Being able to keep the body stable while at rest or on the move.
What are the two types of balance?
Static - whilst stationary
Dynamic - whilst moving
Co-ordination
The ability to use two or more body parts together
What are the differnt types of co-ordination?
- foot-eye
- chest-eye
- thigh-eye
- head-eye
- hand-eye
Power
The ability to undertake strength performances quickly.
What is the formula for power?
Power = strength x speed
What is a sport that requires power?
- discus thrower
- boxing
- footballer jumping
Reaction time
The time between a stimulus and the movement in response to it
Speed
The rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance
