Definition
of Skill Related Fitness
The abilities or components of skill related fitness are not the
skills associated with any particular sport, such as running, catching,
tackling or kicking, but are the underlying skills which are brought
to bear when participating in a sport.
There are six skill related components of fitness. These are Agility,
Balance, Coordination, Power, Reaction Time, Speed.
Agility
Agility is the ability to rapidly and accurately change the direction
of the body at speed. It necessitates a combination of speed, balance,
power and coordination.
Balance
Balance is the ability to maintain equilibrium when stationary
or moving.
Coordination
Co-ordination is the ability to carry out a series of movements
or motor tasks smoothly & efficiently.
Power
The amount of force a muscle can exert. Muscular power is the ability
to contract muscles with speed and force in one explosive act.
Reaction Time
Reaction Time is the ability to respond to a stimuli quickly.
Speed
Speed is a measure of the ability to move all or part of the body
as quickly as possible.
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