Lesson 2 – ConnectorWith your partner define the components of ___ ____

Connector: Spot the SIX Components of Physical Fitness (A1):

Two types of fitnessPhysical

fitness AEMEFSMSBC

Skill related fitness

ABCPR

Components of skill-related fitness A.2 – Watch the videos and explain which one best fits the definition.Agility

Balance

Co-ordination

Power

Reaction Time

Agility: Definition“ Ability of a sports performer to

quickly and precisely move or change direction without losing balance or time”

Why it’s important in sportNetballer can feint

and dodge to lose a marker and receive the ball

Rugby player can “step” an opponent to beat them

Basketballer can dribble in and out of opponents at speed

Balance: Definition“ Ability to maintain centre of

mass over a base of support”

Types of balance:

Static

Dynamic

Types of balanceStaticKeeping the body still and

staying steady(E.g.) Handstand in Gymnastics

DynamicStaying steady when moving(E.g.) Rugby player staying on

their feet when an opponent is trying to tackle them

Why it’s important in sportGymnast can

maintain their position on the beam without falling off

Footballer can evade a tackle and keep dribbling without falling over

Moving in and out of slalom posts when skiing

Coordination: Definition“Smooth flow of movement

needed to perform a motor task efficiently and accurately”

Using two limbs

Why it’s important in sport

Hand-eye coordination needed to serve in tennis

Foot-eye coordination needed to kick for goal in rugby

Power: Definition“The product of strength and

speed”

Expressed as work done in a unit of time

Why it’s important in sportExamples:Javelin throw – Speed during the

approach and arm speed and strength needed to throw the javelin

Football goal-kick – Run-up from the goalkeeper and weight that they put behind the ball to propel down the field

Reaction Time: Definition“ Time taken for a sports

performer to respond to a stimulus and the initiation of their response”

Why it’s important in sport50M Swimming race – Time it

takes for the swimmer to enter the water to get a head start

Goalkeeper trying to save a penalty/free kick before the ball hits the back of the net

You have been appointed to coach the Year 7 Football or Netball team.

Decide which components of physical and skill related fitness you will prioritise when you start to plan their pre-season training. Put them in order and explain your choice.

Home learning

Name the components of skill related fitness – Prove it review