Agility, balance and co-ordination
I can define agility, balance and co-ordination, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.
Agility, balance and co-ordination
I can define agility, balance and co-ordination, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Agility is being able to change direction at speed and is measured by the Illinois agility test.
- Balance is the ability to maintain the body's centre of mass over its base of support, assessed by the stork stand test.
- Co-ordination is the ability to use different body parts together, tested with the alternate hand wall toss.
Keywords
Agility - the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness
Balance - the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement
Co-ordination - the ability to move two or more body parts under control, smoothly and efficiently
Common misconception
Thinking that balance is not important for games players and only useful in gymnastics.
Provide examples of when games players would need balance, e.g. a rugby player will need balance when kicking a conversion to provide greater accuracy.
Equipment
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
multi-stage fitness test
press-up test
hand grip dynamometer
30m sprint test
the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness
the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement
the ability to move two or more body parts under control
the maximum force a muscle/group of muscles can apply against a resist
the ability to continue exertion getting energy from aerobic system
Exit quiz
6 Questions
to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible
to move quickly across the ground or move limbs rapidly
the ability to change direction at speed; nimbleness
the ability to stay upright or stay in control of body movement
to move two or more body parts under control
balance
flexibility
agility
co-ordination
muscular endurance
reaction time