Skill Related Fitness

According to the presentation, skill-related fitness CANNOT be improved by __________.

A

The time it takes to move in response to a stimulus is called __________. A. reaction time B. agility C. balance D. flexibility

A

Which of the following influences on skill-related fitness cannot be applied or changed to improve fitness levels? A. heredity B. practice C. specificity D. none of the above

A

Assessing different skill-related fitness components requires __________. A. a range of different tests B. the definitive test for each component C. one test per skill tested D. tests tailored to individual fitness levels

A.

What makes the yardstick test a direct measurement of reaction time? A. The further the yardstick falls, the slower the reaction time. B. Yardsticks have numerical markings for length. C. Yardsticks are designed to measure reaction time. D. all of the above

A.

Explain what distinguishes agility from balance and coordination.

Agility, balance, and coordination each refer to different fitness skills. Agility refers to the ability of executing rapid changes in any direction. Balance refers to the ability of moving while remaining upright. These two skills are related, but still distinct. Dodging back-and-forth in a sports game is an example of good agility, while moving around without slipping or falling is an example of good balance. Coordination, meanwhile, is the ability of using different body parts together in concert. An example of coordination is running down the length of a football field while passing the ball to another player.

Heredity is BEST described as __________. A. the single-most important influence on skill-related fitness B. natural ablities that cannot be changed C. highly mutable personal characteristics D. none of the above

B.

The T-test is principally a test of __________. A. balance B. agility C. coordination D. all of the above

B.

Which of the following is NOT a component of skill-related fitness? A. agility B. flexibility C. coordination D. reaction time

B.

Which of the following statements about heredity is accurate? A. It is based on personal choices and determination. B. It is the passing of characteristics from parents to children. C. It can be changed with sufficient medical care and knowledge. D. none of the above

B.

Which of the following statements BEST describes the sprint test? A. It is conducted over a specified short distance. B. The sprint test begins at a slow pace that increases as the runner continues. C. The runner should sprint as fast as possible to the finish line. D. Sprinting is running at a moderate, sustainable pace.

C

Exercises that work the core are exercising muscles found in the __________. A. arms B. chest C. abdomen D. legs

C.

Which of the following BEST describes the impact of specificity on the components of skill-related fitness? A. Specificity improves all dimensions of skill-related fitness simultaneously. B. Little training is required to improve skill-related fitness. C. Specificity targets particular skill-related fitness components for improvement. D. Practicing skills specific to a sport improves all sports skills.

C.

The BEST type of test for assessing skill-related fitness depends on __________. A. the number of skills being tested B. an individual's heredity C. personal speed and agility D. which skill is being tested

D

Speed is an important component of which of the following sports? A. tennis B. soccer C. swimming D. all of the above

D.

There is a definitive test for each component of skill-related fitness.

F

Setting up a circuit training program would not be a beneficial, sports-specific training method for skiers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

False

There is a definitive test for each component of skill-related fitness. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

False

Explain the role that heredity plays in skill-related fitness.

Heredity is seen as a natural ability and cannot be changed to match certain skills.

Which of the following statements about heredity is accurate?

It is the passing of characteristics from parents to children.

A combination of the skill-related fitness components can determine one's performance in a specific sport.

T

Health-related fitness contributes to sports performance.

T

Power is the fitness skill associated with the rate at which strength can be used.

T

Practice and specific training can improve components of skill-related fitness limited by heredity.

T

Practicing sports skills is one way of improving skill-related fitness.

T

Explain how the components of skill-related fitness are interrelated and how each is of importance.

The various components of skill-related fitness do not exist in isolation. Reaction time in a sport is also dependent upon coordination in order to react to stimuli, just like balance is important in situations relying upon high levels of agility. There is not much point in being highly agile in a sport if a player cannot stay upright through the end of the play or maneuver. These different skills are important to different degrees in different activities, so none of them can be discounted or ignored.

Explain why the wall test is best considered a coordination test.

The wall test involves throwing a ball against a wall with one hand and catching it with the opposite hand as it bounces back. It measures the ability of using different body parts in conjunction with one another. While reaction time is somewhat a factor, it is a repetitive, pattern behavior test that makes good coordination a more important factor than agility, power, or speed.

Health-related fitness contributes to sports performance. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

True

Power is the fitness skill associated with the rate at which strength can be used. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

True

Practice and specific training can improve components of skill-related fitness limited by heredity. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

True

Practicing sports skills is one way of improving skill-related fitness. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

True

Reaction time is the lapse of time between muscular movement and external stimuli. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

True

Explain how specificity plays a role in high-performance sports.

While the various components of skill-related fitness are interrelated, specific training can target particular skills for improvement. General levels of skill-related fitness are important for all sports, but some high-performance sports require a high level of fitness with a specific skill. By targeting the improvement of the particular skill required, specificity can be used to improve performance in the desired sport.

Assessing different skill-related fitness components requires

a range of different tests

Exercises that work the core are exercising muscles found in the __________.

abdomen

Speed is an important component of which of the following sports?

all of the above

There is a definitive test for each component of skill-related fitness.

false

setting up a circuit training program would not be a beneficial, sports-specific training method for skiers.

false

Which of the following is NOT a component of skill-related fitness?

flexibility

Heredity is BEST described as.

natural ablities that cannot be changed

A combination of the skill-related fitness components can determine one's performance in a specific sport.

true

Health-related fitness contributes to sports performance.

true

Power is the fitness skill associated with the rate at which strength can be used.

true

Practice and specific training can improve components of skill-related fitness limited by heredity.

true

Practicing sports skills is one way of improving skill-related fitness.

true

Reaction time is the lapse of time between muscular movement and external stimuli.

true