Agility, balance and co-ordination
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can define agility, balance and co-ordination, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.
Key learning points
- Agility is being able to change direction at speed and is measured by the Illinois agility test.
- Balance is the ability to maintain the body's centre of mass over its base of support, assessed by the stork stand test.
- Co-ordination is the ability to use different body parts together, tested with the alternate hand wall toss.
Keywords
Agility - the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness
Balance - the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement
Co-ordination - the ability to move two or more body parts under control, smoothly and efficiently
Common misconception
Thinking that balance is not important for games players and only useful in gymnastics.
Provide examples of when games players would need balance, e.g. a rugby player will need balance when kicking a conversion to provide greater accuracy.
Teacher tip
Link this to practical lessons where students can link components of fitness to different sports and also when they are able to practically complete the fitness tests.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is stamina also known as?
Q2.The image below shows a woman completing a fitness test. What component of fitness is she testing?
Q3.Identify the correct definition of speed.
Q4.Which components of fitness would be most beneficial to a long distance cyclist?
Q5.Match the component of fitness to the correct fitness test.
multi-stage fitness test
press-up test
hand grip dynamometer
30m sprint test
Q6.Match the components of fitness with their correct definition.
the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness
the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement
the ability to move two or more body parts under control
the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resist
the ability to continue exertion getting energy from aerobic system
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The ability to change direction at speed is the definition of which component of fitness?
Q2.The stand test measures balance.
Q3.Below is an example of a fitness test. What component of fitness does this test measure?
Q4.Identify which athlete would not require agility.
Q5.Match the component of fitness to the correct definition.
to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible
to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness
the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement
to move two or more body parts under control
Q6.Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.
balance
flexibility
agility
co-ordination
muscular endurance
reaction time
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