Lesson 2 – Connector With your partner define the components of ___ ____

Connector: Spot the SIX Components of Physical Fitness (A1):

Two types of fitness Physical fitness AE ME F S MS BC Skill related fitness A B C P R

Components of skill-related fitness A.2 – Watch the videos and explain which one best fits the definition. Agility Balance Co-ordination Power Reaction Time

Agility: Definition “ Ability of a sports performer to quickly and precisely move or change direction without losing balance or time”

Why it’s important in sport Netballer can feint and dodge to lose a marker and receive the ball Rugby player can “step” an opponent to beat them Basketballer can dribble in and out of opponents at speed

Balance: Definition “ Ability to maintain centre of mass over a base of support” Types of balance: Static Dynamic

Types of balance Static Keeping the body still and staying steady (E.g.) Handstand in Gymnastics Dynamic Staying steady when moving (E.g.) Rugby player staying on their feet when an opponent is trying to tackle them

Why it’s important in sport Gymnast can maintain their position on the beam without falling off Footballer can evade a tackle and keep dribbling without falling over Moving in and out of slalom posts when skiing

Coordination: Definition “Smooth flow of movement needed to perform a motor task efficiently and accurately” Using two limbs

Why it’s important in sport Hand-eye coordination needed to serve in tennis Foot-eye coordination needed to kick for goal in rugby

Power: Definition “The product of strength and speed” Expressed as work done in a unit of time

Why it’s important in sport Examples: Javelin throw – Speed during the approach and arm speed and strength needed to throw the javelin Football goal-kick – Run-up from the goalkeeper and weight that they put behind the ball to propel down the field

Reaction Time: Definition “ Time taken for a sports performer to respond to a stimulus and the initiation of their response”

Why it’s important in sport 50M Swimming race – Time it takes for the swimmer to enter the water to get a head start Goalkeeper trying to save a penalty/free kick before the ball hits the back of the net

You have been appointed to coach the Year 7 Football or Netball team. Decide which components of physical and skill related fitness you will prioritise when you start to plan their pre-season training. Put them in order and explain your choice. Home learning

Name the components of skill related fitness – Prove it review