Agility, balance, co-ordination, flexibility and reaction time | Physical education

Starter quiz

"The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles" is the definition of which component of fitness?

speed

muscular endurance

strength

cardiovascular endurance ✓
The fitness test to measure speed is the ______ metre sprint test.

'30' ✓
Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.

muscular endurance of the abdominals

⇔

sit-up bleep test ✓

power (explosive strength)

⇔

vertical jump test ✓

cardiovascular endurance

⇔

multistage fitness test ✓

grip strength

⇔

handgrip dynamometer test ✓

strength of gluteals

⇔

one repetition maximum squat ✓
What is the correct definition of muscular endurance?

the ability to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system

the ability to move your body and muscles repeatedly without fatiguing ✓

the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly

the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance
Which athlete is most likely to need good cardiovascular endurance to support performance?

200m runner

110 hurdler

triathlete ✓

weightlifter
Correctly match the keywords with the definition.

coordination

⇔

the ability to use different parts of the body together ✓

flexibility

⇔

the range of movements possible at a joint ✓

agility

⇔

to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control ✓

balance

⇔

the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base ✓

reaction time

⇔

the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus ✓

Exit quiz

"The range of movements possible at a joint" is describing which component of fitness?

power

flexibility ✓

coordination

balance

agility
Match the correct definition to the component of fitness.

flexibility

⇔

the range of movements possible at a joint ✓

coordination

⇔

the ability to use different parts of the body together ✓

power

⇔

product of strength and speed ✓

agility

⇔

the ability to move and change direction quickly ✓

balance

⇔

the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base ✓

reaction time

⇔

the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus ✓
Which athlete is most likely to require good agility?

tennis player ✓

1500m runner

javelin thrower

triathlete
Identify the correct fitness test for power.

grip strength dynamometer test

vertical jump test ✓

sit and reach test

30m sprint test
Which athlete would not need great reaction time?

a sprint swimmer

a gymnast

a table tennis player

an archer ✓
Match the component of fitness to the correct fitness test.

power

⇔

vertical jump test ✓

agility

⇔

Illinois agility test ✓

flexibility

⇔

sit and reach test ✓

balance

⇔

stork stand test ✓

coordination

⇔

wall throw test ✓

reaction time

⇔

ruler drop test ✓

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Key learning points

Balance is the ability to maintain the body's centre of mass over its base of support, assessed by the stork stand test.
Reaction time is the time taken to respond to a stimulus, measured by the ruler drop test.
Agility is being able to change direction at speed and is measured by the Illinois agility test.
Coordination is the ability to use different body parts together, tested with the alternate hand wall toss.
Flexibility is the range of motion available at a joint and is measured by the sit and reach test.

Common misconception

Thinking that flexibility is only useful for gymnasts or dancers.

Discuss wider examples such as hurdlers, footballers and swimmers that will also benefit from high levels of flexibility.

Keywords

Agility - the ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control
Flexibility - the range of movements possible at a joint
Coordination - the ability to use different parts of the body (two or more) together smoothly and efficiently
Balance - the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support and reference can be made to whilst static (still) or dynamic (whilst moving)
Reaction time - the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus, i.e. the time from the initiation of the stimulus