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Exercise & fitness

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Figure 1 shows a woman doing yoga as a form of exerise.

Which of the following components of fitness is skill-related and the most important in this yoga pose? (1 mark)

A Balance B Coordination C Body composition D Strength

Agility Agility has two components:1. The ability to CHANGE DIRECTION.2. The ability to do so QUICKLY.It is used by performers that need to dodge to avoid others, for example netball players, basketball players and rugby players.

Balance Balance is used in all activities. There are some activities where balance is especially important. Here are two examples:• agymnastusesbalanceduringa

handstand to hold his position still• adiscusthrowerusesbalanceasshe

releases the discus to stay in the throwing circle

For any aspect of SKILL-RELATED FITNESS, remember to say WHO uses it, HOW they use it, and WHY.

All the components are used in this activity,

but you need to choose the most important.

Agility, balance and coordination Agility, balance and coordination are three components of SKILL-RELATED FITNESS. You need to know the effects they will have on your ability to carry out different physical activities.

Describing agilityDescribe agility as the ability to change DIRECTION quickly, not POSITION.

If an exam question talks about, or shows a picture of a specific activity, you will need to apply your answer to this activity.

This was a real exam question that a lot of students struggled with - be prepared!

Coordination Coordination is important in all activities.Here are three types of coordination:• HAND-EYE,wouldbeneededbyatennis

player (to toss the ball and make contact when serving).

• FOOT-EYE,wouldbeneededbyafootballplayer (to watch the ball onto her foot when receiving a pass).

• HAND-HAND,wouldbeneededbyabasketball player (to switch hands when dribbling the ball).

You need to make sure it is clear which body parts are working together.

Explain how each of the following performers use coordination in their activities:(a) A golfer taking a putt(b) A javelin thrower in their run-up(c) A swimmer during a 100 m butterfly race(d) A sprinter running the final leg of a relay race (4 marks)

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D

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C