Thursday, 19 September 2013

Hwk week 1


Hwk week 2

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1. usain bolt
2.tiger woods
3.andy murray


·    Coordination
·    Reaction time
·    Balance
·    Power


 


· Power
· Balance
· Coordination








 


·     Power
·     Agility
·     Coordination
·     Reaction time
 
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Components of Fitness and Skill related fitness

Components of fitness

For this assignment you must write a definition for each component of fitness and then explain a relevant sporting example for each.
Components of Physical Fitness
Component of Fitness
Definition
Sporting Example
Aerobic Endurance

The ability of the heart and circulatory system to meet demands over a long period of time
Long distance running

Body composition
The properties of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
Basketball, Horse racing, Football, Swimming

Muscular Strength
The ability to exert a large amount of force in a single maximum effort

Explosive: force exerted in to one quick powerful action

Dynamic: force exerted repeatedly by a muscle

Rowing, Golfing, Hockey, Cycling

Muscular Endurance
The ability to use voluntary muscles, over long periods of time without getting tired
Long distance, cross country, cycling
Flexibility

The range of movement at a joint
Gymnastics, Tae kwon do, Judo, Kung Fu….(various other martial arts)
Speed

How long it takes for an individual to travel a certain distance.

Speed = Distance ÷ time

Accelerative speed – the speed with which you start moving faster

Pure speed – your maximum speed

Speed endurance – being able to maintain your maximum speed for a period of time
Sprint, rowing, kayaking, canoeing
Cardiovascular System
Cardiorespiratory System
Responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients and removing waste products.
The three main components are the heart, blood and blood vessels.
Responsible for bringing oxygen into the body.
The two main components are the lungs and airways.


Components of Skill Related Fitness
Component of Fitness
Definition
Sporting Example
Coordination

Is the ability to move two or more body parts at the same time.
Tennis, Basketball, Football, Snooker, Swimming

Reaction time
The time between the presentation of a stimulus and movement
Ping pong/ Table tennis, Start of a race,
Agility

Is the ability to change direction with speed
Rugby, Football, Basketball, Netball
Balance

Is the ability of the performer to retain their centre of mass over their base of support without falling
Static  - for example, handstand
Dynamic for example keeping your balance on a board eg:  skate board, surf board
Surfing, skate boarding, roller skating, ice skating, gymnastics
Power

Power is a combination of strength and speed
POWER = STRENGTH X SPEED
Weight lifting, shot-put,