Preformance Related Fitness

different components

Agility

Balance

Coordination

Power

Reaction time

Speed

Agility:

Ability to move + change direction quickly, at speed, while maintaining control.

illinois agility test

Balance:

Ability to keep the body stable by maintaining the centre of mass over the base of support.

Static balance: preformed with little/no movement

single-leg stance

Coordination:

Ability to use two or more different parts of the body together, smoothly + efficiently.

alternate ball wall throw

Power:

Power is a product of Force and velocity

Power = force x velocity

Acceleration -> rate of increase/decrease in velocity

vertical jump

Reaction time:

Time taken to start responding to a stimulus

ruler drop test

Speed:

How fast the body is moving in relation to time.

20m sprint