Components of fitness and the relative importance to physical activity and sport | Physical education

Starter quiz

Identify the correct calculation of power.

power = speed x muscular endurance

power = speed x flexibility

power = speed x strength ✓

power = speed x cardiovascular endurance
Match the definition to the correct component of fitness.

agility

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to control the movement of the whole body and change position quickly ✓

balance

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being able to keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion ✓

co-ordination

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the ability to move two or more body parts together ✓

reaction time

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time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement ✓

flexibility

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the range of motion of your joints ✓
The test for agility is the '______ agility test'

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

cardiovascular endurance

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Cooper 12 minute run/ swim ✓

muscular endurance

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1 minute sit-up test ✓

speed

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30m sprint ✓

strength

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hand grip dynamometer ✓

flexibility

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sit and reach test ✓
How long do you time the Harvard step test for?

30 seconds

1 minute

5 minutes ✓

10 minutes
What unit is the hand grip dynamometer test measured in?

centimeters

seconds

kilograms ✓

metres

Match the definition to the correct component of fitness.

flexibility

⇔

the range of motion of your joints ✓

power

⇔

the ability to undertake strength performances quickly ✓

agility

⇔

to control the movement of the whole body and change position quickly ✓

balance

⇔

being able to keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion ✓

reaction time

⇔

time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement ✓
Which component of fitness would be needed the least by a 100m sprinter?

balance

flexibility

cardiovascular endurance ✓

power
Why would a 100m sprinter need reaction time?

to move their arms and legs quickly

to get a good start by responding quickly to the start gun ✓

to stay controlled and avoid falling over

to ensure a full range of motion at the hips
A gymnast holding their bodyweight on the rings requires which component of fitness the most?

'strength' ✓
Which example explains why a badminton player would need muscular endurance?

to serve accurately

to constantly hit shots for the entire match without getting tired ✓

to change direction quickly to where the opponent has hit the shuttle

to hit a smash without falling over
Which component of fitness would a badminton player need high levels of to be able to smash the shuttlecock down with force so the opponent couldn’t return it?

power ✓

balance

agility

muscular endurance

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The most important components of fitness vary for different sports.
The main components of fitness required for different sports and sporting actions can be identified via analysis.
Most sporting activities require a variety of components of fitness for success.

Certain sports only need one type of component of fitness to be successful, e.g. 100m sprinter just needs speed.

Identify all the components of fitness that are useful for each athlete, determining why they are beneficial and justifying which is most important.

Flexibility - the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely
Power - the ability to undertake strength performances quickly
Agility - the ability to control the movement of the whole body and change position quickly
Balance - being able to keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion
Reaction time - the time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement