1. 1.1.3. Exercise and fitness as a part of an active lifestyle Learning objectives To understand the components of skill related fitness To explain why these components are important to different sports.

2. RECAP: Components of Health Related Fitness: BMMFCBMMFC Body Composition Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Cardiovascular Fitness

3. Recap questions: What components of HEALTH RELATED FITNESS are most important to a: -Marathon runner? Why? -Shot Putter? Why? -Gymnast? Why?

4. Skill Related Fitness: CRABSPCRABSP Coordination Reaction Time Agility Balance Speed Power HOW TO REMEMBER THIS?...

5. Coordination “is the ability to move two or more body parts at the same time” E.G. an effective tennis stroke requires coordinating footwork and arm action. Coordination Can you think of any other examples?

6. Reaction time “The time between the presentation of a stimulus and movement” A stimulus could be anything from a starting gun to a sudden side-step by an opponent. For example, how quickly a table tennis player reacts to a serve. Reaction time Can you think of any other examples?

7. Agility “is the ability to change direction with speed” Athletes with good AGILITY keep their entire body under control throughout. Agility Agility is especially important in sports that require a sharp movement or turn. i.e. goal keeper Can you think of any other examples?

8. Balance “is the ability of the performer to retain their centre of mass over their base of support without falling” Balance can be: static – for example, handstand dynamic – for example, keeping your balance on a board i.e. skateboard, surfing Balance Can you think of any other examples?

9. Speed “Time taken to cover a set distance” -100m sprinter OR -It could be how fast a badminton player can move their racket to cover a drop shot Speed is very important in many sports – it can often be the thing that separates a good performer from a great performer. Speed Can you think of any other examples?

10. Power is a combination of strength and speed power = strength × speed Power is important in explosive events like throwing and sprinting. Power is vital to getting a good start in short races. Power

11. POWER EXAMPLES

12. PRACTICAL OPPORTUNITY – see pupil recording sheet. Test pupils against skill related fitness tests + record results.

13. Exam Questions:

14. Homework Find 3 pictures of sportspeople from different sports and label the components of SKILL RELATED FITNESS that are most important to them. Power – To drive to the basket & score. Coordination – To accurately handle the ball while keeping control. Useful for dribbling. Agility Balance