LEARNING MOTOR SKILLS (VOCABULARY)

 The ability to change body positions quickly and keep the body under control when moving.

 The ability to keep the body in a steady position while standing or moving.

 The ability of body parts to work together when you perform an activity.

 Another name for skills; refers to the use of the nerves and muscles together.

 Groups of nerves and muscle cells that work together to produce movement and allow people to perform skills.

 Skills performed in a variety of settings such as sports and work.

 The ability to combine strength with speed while moving.

 Repeating an action over and over to improve skill.

 The ability to move quickly once a signal to start moving is received.

 The capacity to perform a specific task that involves the use of the muscles and nerves together with the brain.

 One of two general categories of physical fitness (the other is health-related physical fitness); the six parts of skill- related fitness (agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time) are associated with the ability to learn skills and perform well in certain activities and jobs.

 The ability to get from one place to another in the shortest possible time.

 The ability to perform specific tasks required to play sports, such as kicking, throwing, and catching.