- AQA
Agility, balance, co-ordination, flexibility and reaction time
I can define agility, flexibility, balance, coordination and reaction time, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.
- AQA
Agility, balance, co-ordination, flexibility and reaction time
I can define agility, flexibility, balance, coordination and reaction time, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.
Lesson details
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.
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
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.
Equipment
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1."The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles" is the definition of which component of fitness?
Q2.The fitness test to measure speed is the metre sprint test.
Q3.Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.
sit-up bleep test
vertical jump test
multistage fitness test
handgrip dynamometer test
one repetition maximum squat
Q4.What is the correct definition of muscular endurance?
Q5.Which athlete is most likely to need good cardiovascular endurance to support performance?
Q6.Correctly match the keywords with the definition.
the ability to use different parts of the body together
the range of movements possible at a joint
to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control
the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base
the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1."The range of movements possible at a joint" is describing which component of fitness?
Q2.Match the correct definition to the component of fitness.
the range of movements possible at a joint
the ability to use different parts of the body together
product of strength and speed
the ability to move and change direction quickly
the maintenance of the centre of mass over the base
the time taken to initiate a response to a stimulus
Q3.Which athlete is most likely to require good agility?
Q4.Identify the correct fitness test for power.
Q5.Which athlete would not need great reaction time?
Q6.Match the component of fitness to the correct fitness test.
vertical jump test
Illinois agility test
sit and reach test
stork stand test
wall throw test
ruler drop test