Components of Skill Related Fitness

Component of Fitness
Definition
Sporting Example
Agility

Is the ability to change direction with speed
agility is important in football matches especially for strikers, but it not in marathons 

Coordination
is the ability to move two or more body parts at the same time”

coordination is important in tennis because it requires coordinating footwork and arm action but not in  equestrian (horse riding)
Reaction time

The time between the presentation of a stimulus and movement
 reaction time in a relay is important as you need to be quick responding to the gun shot but not in football
Balance

Is the ability of the performer to retain their center of mass over their base of support without palling
balance is important in Skateboarding as you have to keep balance on the board where as not in rowing
power

Power is a combination of strength and speed
Power=strength x speed 
power is important in Running as exerting more power will increase acceleration but power isn't important in surfing 





Boxing 
power is the most important component in boxing because you need to have strength and power especially when hitting the opponent as you need to apply allot of power and strength.

agility is also a vital component as you need to have agility in boxing when moving around the ring also when dodging punches
reaction time is another important component as boxer need to be alert when receiving and dodging punches
balance is quite an important component as boxer need to the ability to stay balanced when moving around

coordination is a least important component as most of the time boxers use one part of there body usually the arms.

Tennis 
coordination is a important component as an effective tennis stroke requires coordinating footwork and arm action

agility is an important component in tennis because tennis players need to change direction with speed.

reaction time is another important component as tennis players need to react quickly when receiving and hitting ball to the opposition as tennis a fast paced game and they need to keep alert at all times


balance is also a important component as tennis players need to keep balance when playing as they keep moving  and change direction allot.

power is also a important but the most important component in tennis because you need to have strength and power when hitting the ball with the racket but mostly speed 



Olympic Weightlifter (Clean & Jerk)

power is the most important component in weightlifting because weightlifters need power and strength mostly when lifting.

balance is also a vital component in weightlifting because they need to keep there body balanced or they will fall over 
  coordination is quite an important component in weightlifting as you  use two part of the body the legs and arms.
reaction time isn't a important component as weight lifters don't need to respond quickly 

agility is the least important component in weightlifting as you don't need the ability to change direction with speed as you stand in one spot.







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