the ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible

the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness

the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement

the ability to respond quickly to a stimulus

Linking sports and physical activity to different components of fitness

Physical education

Health, fitness and components of fitness

Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed and strength

Power, flexibility and reaction time

Agility, balance and co-ordination

A practical exploration of fitness testing and normative data for endurance

A practical exploration of speed, power, strength and flexibility fitness tests

A practical exploration of balance, co-ordination, agility and reaction time fitness tests

This unit will explore the relationship between health, fitness, exercise and performance before unpacking the different components of fitness. This understanding will include key definitions, how to test and train each but also which components are most important for different sports.

Physical training: health and fitness

Match the definition to the correct component of fitness.

Which component of fitness would be needed the least by a 100m sprinter?

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

Why would a 100m sprinter need reaction time?

A gymnast holding their bodyweight on the rings requires which component of fitness the most?

to constantly hit shots for the entire match without getting tired

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

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

Which component of fitness would a badminton player need high levels of to smash the shuttlecock down with force so the opponent couldn’t return it?

Identify the correct calculation of power.

the ability to move two or more body parts under control

The test for agility is the '{{ }} agility test'.

Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.

How long do you time the alternate hand wall throw test for?

What unit is the hand grip dynamometer test measured in?

Linking sports and physical activity to different components of fitness

Lesson outcome