Body composition, balance, coordination and reaction time
I can define body composition, balance, coordination and reaction time, and apply practical examples to each component of fitness.
Body composition, balance, coordination and reaction time
I can define body composition, balance, coordination and reaction time, and apply practical examples to each component of fitness.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Body composition is the percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone.
- Balance is being able to keep the body stable when moving.
- An example of coordination is hand eye coordination.
- Reaction the time between presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement.
Keywords
Body composition - is the percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone
Balance - being able to keep the body stable, while at rest or in motion
Cordination - the ability to use two or more body parts together
Reaction time - the time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement
Common misconception
Some students may think all athletes would require large muscle mass to be successful at sport.
Provide a range of examples including marathon runners, sumo wrestlers to show how diverse body compositions can be advantageous in different sports.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Body composition, balance, coordination and reaction time, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Body composition, balance, coordination and reaction time, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
the amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
the rate at which some can perform a movement or cover a distance
the ability to control the movements of the whole body
the range of motion available at your joints
one minute sit-up test
sit and reach test
vertical jump test
Harvard step test
30m sprint test
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the range of motion of your joints or the ability
the ability to use two or more body parts together
the time between a stimulus and the onset of movement
ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time
a boxer requires a high percentage of muscle
a rugby player holding their position upright avoiding being tackled
kicking a ball accurately
a sprinter hearing the starting gun and moving quickly