Physical and Psychological Demands of Performance (Leaving Cert Physical Education): Flashcards
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How many components of performance-related fitness?
How many components of performance-related fitness?
Six
Six components of performance-related fitness
Six components of performance-related fitness
Agility, Balance, Coordination, Power, Speed, Reaction Time
Agility definition
Agility definition
Ability to change direction and speed quickly and efficiently
Balance definition
Balance definition
Ability to maintain equilibrium when static or dynamic
Static balance meaning
Static balance meaning
Maintain equilibrium when stationary
Dynamic balance meaning
Dynamic balance meaning
Maintain equilibrium when moving
Coordination definition
Coordination definition
Ability to move 2+ body parts in controlled, smooth, efficient way
Power definition
Power definition
Ability to exert maximal force in as short a time as possible
Power formula
Power formula
Product of speed and strength
Speed definition
Speed definition
How fast a body is moving in relation to time
Reaction time definition
Reaction time definition
How quickly brain initiates response to stimulus
Types of stimuli for reaction time
Types of stimuli for reaction time
Visual, auditory, or touch
Factors affecting reaction time
Factors affecting reaction time
Age, gender, fatigue, distraction
Balance's relationship to agility
Balance's relationship to agility
Balance is essential for agility