Soc3

Question 1

What is power

Answer 1

The ability to undertake strength performances quickly. It can be written as a formula

power= strength x speed

Sprinters need power when driving out the blocks, discuss throwers also would need power to launch the object ( discuss)

Question 2

What is agility?

Answer 2

Ability to change position and control body at speed (needed by a winger in football when sharply dropping shoulder to change direction to beat defender

Question 3

Balance

Answer 3

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

The 2 types of balance are: Static balance ( keeping body stable while stationary)e.g: doing handstand in gymnastics
Dynamic balance ( maintaining a controlled,stable position while in movement).e.g: hammer throw

Question 4

What is Reaction time

Answer 4

The time between a stimulus and a movement in response to it. In most sports, the signal for a reaction is a sight stimulus.

Question 5

Speed

Answer 5

The rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance. A lack of speed in some speed can be overcome be high skill level e.g: a football CDM.

Question 6

Co-ordination

Answer 6

The ability to use two or more body parts together
4 types of co-ordination are:
-Hand eye
-thigh eye
-foot eye
-chest eye