GCSE Physical Education Components of Skill-Related Fitness

Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson pupils should: Understand the components of skill-related exercise Be able to relate all these components to different physical activities

Agility The ability to change the position of the body quickly and to control the movement of the whole body

Agility Changing direction at speed Does not necessarily mean moving at speed Involves moving the body in different directions at speed

Balance The ability to retain the centre of mass (gravity) of the body above the base of support with static or dynamic conditions of movement.

Balance Can be at rest or on the move Static balance is keeping the body still whilst stationary, e.g. a handstand Dynamic balance is maintaining a controlled stable condition whilst moving, e.g. basketball

The ability to use two or more body parts together Coordination The ability to use two or more body parts together

Coordination Different types of coordination Hand-eye coordination (cricket, tennis, goalkeeper, etc.) Foot eye coordination (football, sprinting, skateboarding, etc.)

Power The ability to undertake strength performance quickly. Power = Strength x Speed

Power Increases as a result of an increase in strength and speed Athletes use power to propel themselves and objects in a certain distance Do not get confused with muscular strength

Reaction Time The time between the presentation of stimulus and the onset of movement

Reaction Time Sight stimulus is the reaction in most sports (football, cricket, netball, etc.) It is possible to measure reactions and improve them through practise Anticipation from experience can also help reaction time

Speed The rate at which a movement is performed or distance is covered in a period of time

Speed Leg speed, e.g. Usain Bolt Arm speed, e.g. David Haye Speed of mind, e.g. Chong Wei Lee Can be improved with practise

Learning Objectives (Revisited) By the end of this lesson pupils should: Recap health-related components of exercise and be able to use sports as examples Understand the components of skill-related exercise Be able to relate all these components to different physical activities