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GCSE Health and fitnessSport is about more than scoring goals and winning trophies. Participating in sport improves the body mentally as well as physically and it can be a great way to make friends. Part of Physical Education Health, fitness and training quiz Test
Skill related fitness factorsSportspeople exercise to improve fitness and performance. Skill related fitness factors are essential for success in sport. These are:
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Is ability to change body position quickly and keep the body under control when moving?Agility: The ability to change body position quickly and to control one's physicalmovements.
What is the ability of the body to change position quickly?Agility or nimbleness is an ability to change the body's position quickly and requires the integration of isolated movement skills using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, reflexes, strength, and endurance.
What is the ability to change and control direction and position of the body quickly while maintaining a constant rapid motion?Agility is the ability to change and control the direction and position of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid motion. For example, changing directions to hit a tennis ball. Balance is the ability to control or stabilize the body when a person is standing still or moving.
Is the ability of the body part to move at the joint in full range of motion?Flexibility- the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion.
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