Body composition, balance, coordination and reaction time | Physical education

Starter quiz

"The ability to undertake strength performances quickly" is the definition of which component of fitness?

agility

flexibility

power ✓

cardiovascular endurance
"The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired" is describing which component of fitness?

'muscular endurance' ✓
Match the components of fitness to the correct definitions.

cardiovascular fitness

⇔

ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time ✓

strength

⇔

the amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance ✓

speed

⇔

the rate at which some can perform a movement or cover a distance ✓

agility

⇔

the ability to control the movements of the whole body ✓

flexibility

⇔

the range of motion available at your joints ✓
The ______ agility test measures agility.

'Illinois' ✓
Which athlete would not require agility?

800m runner ✓

tennis player

hockey player

dancer
Match the component of fitness to the correct fitness test.

muscular endurance

⇔

one minute sit-up test ✓

flexibility

⇔

sit and reach test ✓

power

⇔

vertical jump test ✓

cardiovascular fitness

⇔

Harvard step test ✓

speed

⇔

30m sprint test ✓

Body composition is the percentage of body weight that is muscle, ______ or bone.

'fat' ✓
"Being able to keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion" is describing which component of fitness?

power

flexibility

coordination

balance ✓

reaction time
Match the component of fitness to the correct definition.

flexibility

⇔

the range of motion of your joints or the ability ✓

coordination

⇔

the ability to use two or more body parts together ✓

reaction time

⇔

the time between a stimulus and the onset of movement ✓

cardiovascular fitness

⇔

ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time ✓
Identify which component of fitness may be most beneficial to a gymnast performing a routine on the beam to avoid injury.

agility

reaction time

balance ✓

coordination
Why would a hockey player need reaction time?

to hit the ball further

to move in relation to the opponent or where the ball was hit ✓

to stretch to reach a loose ball

to be able to run around for the full 70 minute match without getting tired
Match the component of fitness to the sporting example.

body composition

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a boxer requires a high percentage of muscle ✓

balance

⇔

a rugby player holding their position upright avoiding being tackled ✓

coordination

⇔

kicking a ball accurately ✓

reaction time

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a sprinter hearing the starting gun and moving quickly ✓

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Some students may think all athletes would require large muscle mass to be successful at sport.

Provide a range of examples including marathon runners, sumo wrestlers to show how diverse body compositions can be advantageous in different sports.

Body composition - is the percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone
Balance - being able to keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion
Cordination - the ability to use two or more body parts together
Reaction time - the time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement