1. ReactFast! Learning objectives? Understand reaction time
Measure reaction time
Record appropriately
Analyse data.
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2. Reaction Time
In a race it is the time between the gun firing and the runner starting to move.
Reaction time is the time interval between applying a stimulus and detecting a response
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3. Reaction Time Watch here How important is it in sport?
Interview with rugby players
How important is it in sport?

4. Reaction Time here How fast is yours? How quickly can you catch?
Make a timing ruler
Work in pairs to measure ‘catch time’
3x each for dominant & non-dominant hand
Work out averages and compare
How will you do here?
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5. ReactFast! What did you do? Understood reaction time
Measured reaction time
Recorded appropriately
Analysed data.
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