Aspects of Fitness.S3 Physical Education.

To learn about the remaining aspects of physical fitness.

To be able to discuss the definitions, testing and training for each of the physical aspects.

To be able to identify sports and roles which require these aspects of fitness and explain why.

Lesson content

Aspectsof

FitnessPhysicalCardio Respiratory Endurance

Muscular Endurance

Strength

Power

Speed

Flexibility

Skill RelatedAgility

Coordination

Reaction Time

Balance

MentalConfidence

Motivation

Concentration

The taskYou have so far discussed muscular endurance, cardio respiratory endurance, agility and speed through the practical sessions and theory.

There are many other aspects of fitness which effect a performance.

For the remaining physical factors you need to answer the questions asked.To do so use:http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/pe/the_body/aspects_of_fitness_physical/revision/1/

Definition: Speed is the ability to cover a distance or perform a movement in a short time.

Speed

Testing:• Timed 20m sprints• Starting from a stationary position• From a rolling start

How can you train to improve speed?

What would be the difference and why?

Which factors limit you running speed?

Strength Definition: The maximum amount of force a

muscle, or group of muscles, can exert in a single effort.

Give an example of an activity which requires strength and explain why.

How can you measure strength?

How can you train to improve strength?

Name the 3 types of strength.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-WEr2Tktps

Power Definition: Power is the combination of

strength and speed.

Give an example of an activity which requires power and explain why.

How can you measure power?

How can you train to improve power?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrtFJZh2XWw

Definition: Flexibility is the range of movement across a joint.

Flexibility

What are the benefits of increased flexibility?

What are the 2 types of flexibility?

Give a example of a sport which requires flexibility and explain why.

How can flexibility be improved?

How can you test flexibility?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-UWdErmXuk

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/pe/the_body/

Take the physical factors test

Skill Related Aspectshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/pe/the_body/aspects_of_fitness_skill/revision/1

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Aspectsof

FitnessPhysicalCardio Respiratory Endurance

Muscular Endurance

Strength

Power

Speed

Flexibility

Skill RelatedAgility

Coordination

Reaction Time

Balance

MentalConfidence

Motivation

Concentration

Definition: The ability to move the body quickly and precisely.

Agility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26n0bQtoelY

Give a sport or role which requires good agility and explain why.

How can you test for agility?

How can you train to improve agility?

Definition: The time taken from the stimulus to initiating the response.

Reaction Time

Give an example of a sport which requires good reactions and explain why.

How can you test reaction time?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0JU5p8WBZQ

Definition: The ability to hold a position still/steady.

Balance

For each type of balance give an example of a sport or role which requires good balance and explain why.

How can you test balance?

What are the two types of balance?

Definition: The ability to control movements smoothly and fluently.

Coordination

Give an example of a sport which requires coordination and why.

How can you test coordination?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6FDHTMwmcc

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/pe/the_body/

Take the skill related aspects test

Mental Aspects of Fitness

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/pe/the_body

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Aspectsof

FitnessPhysicalCardio Respiratory Endurance

Muscular Endurance

Strength

Power

Speed

Flexibility

Skill RelatedAgility

Coordination

Reaction Time

Balance

MentalConfidence

Motivation

Concentration

Definition: Confidence is having a positive frame of mind, in which you feel that you can perform successfully.

Confidence

Describe a situation when confidence helped a performance and explain why.

Describe a situation when a low level of confidence effected your performance and explain why.

Definition: Motivation is the internal feelings and/or external encouragement by coach/spectators, which make you want to do well.

Motivation

Describe a situation when a high level of motivation helped your performance and explain why.

Describe a situation when a low level of motivation effected your performance and explain why.

Concentration Definition: Concentration is the ability to stay

focused on and be fully aware of, what is going on around you.

Describe a situation when a high level of concentration helped your performance and explain why.

Describe a situation when a low level of concentration effected your performance and explain why.