Skill-related Fitness Practice
According to the presentation, skill-related fitness CANNOT be improved by __________. A. heredity B. practice C. specificity D. all of the above
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
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.
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
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
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.
Explain how specificity plays a role in high-performance sports.
High performance in some components of skill related fitness does not guarantee high performance in others. Specific training is essential to improve components of skill related fitness.
Explain how the components of skill-related fitness are interrelated and how each is of importance.
The components of skill related fitness are agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed. Agility is ability to change position of your body quickly. Balance is the ability to keep an upright posture while standing still or moving. Coordination is to be able to use two or more body parts together. Power is the ability to use strength quickly. Reaction time is the amount of time it takes to move once you realize the need to act, and speed is the ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time
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.
