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Agility, flexibility and power

I can define agility, flexibility and power, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.

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Agility, flexibility and power

I can define agility, flexibility and power, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.

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Key learning points

  1. Power can be measured by the vertical jump test.
  2. Flexibility is the range of motion available at a joint and is measured by the sit and reach test.
  3. Agility is being able to change direction at speed and is measured by the Illinois agility test.

Keywords

  • Agility - the ability to control the movements of the whole body and change position quickly

  • Flexibility - the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely

  • Power - the ability to undertake strength performance quickly

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.


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6 Questions

Q1.
"The ability to exercise your body for long periods of time" is the definition of which component of fitness?
speed
muscular endurance
strength
Correct answer: cardiovascular fitness
Q2.
The fitness test to measure speed is the metre sprint test.
Correct Answer: 30, thirty
Q3.
Match the fitness test to the correct component of fitness.
Correct Answer:muscular endurance of the abdominals, one minute sit-up test
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one minute sit-up test

Correct Answer:muscular endurance of the pectorals,one minute press-up test
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one minute press-up test

Correct Answer:cardiovascular fitness,Cooper 12 minute run/swim
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Cooper 12 minute run/swim

Correct Answer:grip strength,grip strength dynamometer test
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grip strength dynamometer test

Q4.
What is the correct definition of muscular endurance?
the ability to continue exertion while getting energy from the aerobic system
Correct answer: the ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
the ability to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resistance
Q5.
Which athlete is most likely to need good cardiovascular fitness to support performance?
200m runner
110m hurdler
Correct answer: triathlete
weightlifter
Q6.
Correctly match the keywords with the definition.
Correct Answer:power,the ability to undertake strength performance quickly
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the ability to undertake strength performance quickly

Correct Answer:flexibility,the range of motion of your joints
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the range of motion of your joints

Correct Answer:agility,to control the movements of the whole body and change position quick
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to control the movements of the whole body and change position quick

6 Questions

Q1.
"The range of motion of a joint" is describing which component of fitness?
power
Correct answer: flexibility
coordination
balance
agility
Q2.
Match the correct definition to the component of fitness.
Correct Answer:flexibility,the range of motion of your joints
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the range of motion of your joints

Correct Answer:agility,to control the movements of the whole body and change position quickly
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to control the movements of the whole body and change position quickly

Correct Answer:power,the ability to undertake strength performance quickly
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the ability to undertake strength performance quickly

Q3.
Which athlete is most likely to require good agility?
Correct answer: tennis player
1500m runner
javelin thrower
triathlete
Q4.
Identify the correct fitness test for power.
grip strength dynamometer test
Correct answer: vertical jump test
sit and reach test
30m sprint test
Q5.
Which athlete would not need great flexibility?
a hurdler
a gymnast
a table tennis player
Correct answer: an archer
Q6.
Match the component of fitness to the correct fitness test.
Correct Answer:power,vertical jump test
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vertical jump test

Correct Answer:agility,Illinois agility test
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Illinois agility test

Correct Answer:flexibility,sit and reach test
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sit and reach test

Correct Answer:cardiovascular fitness,Cooper 12 minute run test
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Cooper 12 minute run test