1. How they impact on our performance when playing sport
Physical Factors
How they impact on our performance when playing sport

2. Learning Outcome
I will learn how to explain the positive and negative impact of physical factors on my performance in various activities.

3. Skills and Being a Skilled Performer
How well you perform the skills of an activity will impact your performance greatly.
In golf, Rory McIlroy can drive the
ball further than anyone else!
The ability to perform a range of skills will also be a great advantage.
A badminton player can successfully
execute power and touch shots to all
parts of the court.

4. Explaining the impact of skills on your performance
Example (Badminton) - Positive
In badminton I can play a high serve to the back tramlines of my opponents court. Because of this I have more time to return to the middle of the court and prepare for my opponents next shot. This means I have a better chance of playing a strong return shot which puts them under pressure.
Example (Hockey) – Negative
In hockey I cannot keep control of the ball when I’m dribbling it. This means when I dribble the ball down the field I either lose control or my opponent steals the ball. Because of this the opposition are gaining possession of the ball and can set up an attack.

5. Page 4 of your notes will help you.
Task
Choose an activity and explain how performing a skill has had a positive impact on your performance.
Choose an activity and explain how performing a skill has had a negative impact on your performance.
Page 4 of your notes will help you.

6. Cardio Respiratory Endurance
Cardio Respiratory endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to provide the working muscles with oxygenated blood for a long period of time without tiring.

7. Explaining the impact of Cardio Respiratory Endurance on your performance
Positive Impact
Skill level stays high
Stay tight to your opponent
Making the correct decisions
Support attack and defence
Cardio respiratory endurance (CRE) is required in order to last the full 70 minutes of the game in hockey. This means if a hockey player has good CRE they won't become breathless very quickly and therefore their skill level will remain high throughout the entire game.
For the full game

8. Explaining the impact of Cardio Respiratory Endurance on your performance
Negative Impact
Fatigue and breathlessness sets in
Longer rest periods needed
Skills level deteriorates
Opponent gets away from you
In football poor CRE means you will require longer rest periods during the game in order to recover. This means your opponent will get away from you, you will be unable to move into space to receive a pass and you won't be able to get up and down the field to support in defence and attack.

9. Page 5 of your notes will help you.
Task
Choose an activity and explain how good CRE has had a positive impact on your performance.
Choose an activity and explain how poor CRE has had a negative impact on your performance.
Page 5 of your notes will help you.

10. Speed
Speed is the body’s ability to perform an action in a short amount of time.
 Speed can be split into 2 categories:
Whole body speed – where your body performs an action quickly.
2. Limb speed – when a particular part of your body performs an action quickly.

11. Speed – Impact on Performance
Speed is required in any team game in order to beat your opponent to a loose ball. If you can get there first you will gain possession for your team and perhaps create a scoring opportunity. Having poor speed in your arm action when playing an overhead clear in badminton would almost certainly mean your shot would only reach the middle of your opponent’s court. This would allow them to reply with a smash, probably winning the point.

12. Agility
Agility is the ability to change the position of the body quickly, precisely and with control.
Agility is important in hockey, rugby or football as it enables a player to change direction quickly while remaining balanced and in control. Also, an agile player can explosively stop, change direction and increase speed again.

13. Agility – Impact on Performance
Positive Impact In an attacking situation an agile player will be able to create space for themselves in order to retain possession of the ball and create scoring opportunities for their team. In a defensive situation a player will be able to close down an opponent quickly, respond quicker to an opponent's movements and stay tight to their marker. Negative Impact A lack of agility in any team game means you will be unable to stay close to your marker and respond to any movements/actions they make. This means that you will find it difficult to put pressure on them and steal possession of the ball. Also, they will be able to lose you and create space for themselves to receive a pass and create a scoring opportunity.

14. Try to give 2 or 3 explanation points for each question.
Task
Choose an activity and explain how good speed can have a positive impact on your performance.
Choose an activity and explain how good agility can have a positive impact on your performance.
Try to give 2 or 3 explanation points for each question.

15. Power is a combination of speed and strength.
Power is one of the main physical aspects of fitness that is required to jump high.
When playing volleyball is important to jump high especially when spiking the ball. With a high jump you can get over the top of the ball and hit it powerfully at a downward angle. This makes it more difficult for your opponents to defend against.