Unis 3 N02 rom Davies and ays WkorrisRye See RRC oneness eonncn RRSe gas a seh Sane te een me echt eer body as fast as you possibly can. “As well as thinking about speed as “running speed’ it isreally the development of the ability to move the limbs quickly which is needed in a variety of sporting activity e.g. javelin tennis squash etc, Therefore, there is more to think about just running fast” ( eens settee riety different parts of your body depending on which sport you are doing, For example if you were Usain Bolt you wouldn't need speed in your arms and hands like a boxer would, He would need speed in his legs. Set renee eee sice cer Rrra ree Cenk ers chasing a criminal down the sireet you would need speed to be able to catch up with him and arrest the ree renee poe tr potas! Rann ae Football A A A Puce rasui’Co-ordination Co-ordination isa sill related component of fitness A skill related component of fitness is ones which we need to take part in specific activities. Co-ordination isthe ability to carry outa series of movements smoothly and efficiently. (Class Notes) Co-ondinaiion can be improved by doing alternative band wall tosses a couple of times per week, Co-ordination is an important part of sports and in different sort of ways, for example you need hand eye Co-ordination to be a skilful boxer otherwise you woulda’t be ableto bit your opponest. Another example could be you need foot eye co-ordination to be a skilful fotballer because if you didn't have foot eye co-ordination you would fall over the ball and you weulda’t be able to ick it Co-ordcation is also an important part of public services, or example if. you were in the police force you would need co-ordination to be able to sesirain an criminal becance if you didn’t your arms would be going everywhere and he would be able to slip out ofa submission hold and ran off Another example in a public service would be if you were im the army and you were a sniper you wold reed good hand eve co-ordination to beable to shoot moving targetsCardio Vascular Endurance Cardio Vascular Endurance is ahealta related component of fitness. Health related components of fness are those which we need to live a healthy lfestle ¢.g running down to the shops or walking to school. (Class notes) CV Endurance i the ability o work the Cardio Vascular System for aprolonged period oftime, CV Endwance is useful in lots of sifferen sport For example C V Endurance is very important for a marathon runner, a fectall payer anda swimmer Ibis obvious fora marathon runaer bo havea high level of C.V Endurance so efshe can finish race, Ihis aso important fr most uniformed public service recruits to have a high level of C V Endurance. For example if you were in the police force and you were chasing a criminal and st was a long chate you would need a high level te frstkeep up with him then have the ‘energy to arest hiafber Another example of apublic service that a recruit would needa high level of C.V/ Endurance would bea fire fighter because they nzed to have the energy to climb the ladders and then go into a building fill o smoke which might affect their breathing then might have to nove some heary wood that tas fallen fom the roofAgility ts Agility is the ability to change the direction of the body at speed without loosing control. ’ (Class Notes) Agility is also part of the Skill - Related Components of fitness. To be able to have a good level of agility you need a good level of Balance, Speed, Strength and Coordination. You can improve your agility by practicing the components above. An example’ of this is in rugby when you need to change direction to avoid a tackle at speed, like Shane Williams or Bryan Habana and many others, also in football like Cristano Ronaldo to also change direction at speed. Also an example of Agility in Public Services: is the Police Force when you are chasing a criminal and you change direction suddenly. 8 The Army in running and training exercises.Flexibility Flexibility is the range of movement possible around ajoint or a series of joints. (Class Notes) Flexibility is also part of the Heath - Related components of fitness. Flexibility can be developed through stretching , there are four main ways of stretching: + Static Stretching = Use our own strength. + Passive Stretching =A partner applies external force. + Dynamic Stretching = More explosive type oe very relevant to explosive sporting For entry into the police force you need re to do a series of fitness tests and one + PNF Stretching = Contractthe muscle before os these is q sit and reach test, YOu will stretching it. (Class Notes) need to have a good level because you will need to be able to climb over a Flexibility is used in many different sports, activities fence to and public services. For example a classic catch a example is in gymnastics, diving, synchronised Criminal. swimmers to perform the tricks and fips needed. Also for entry into the police force you will needa good level of flexibility.Strength. Strength is the ability of the muscles to Carry out daily tasks. (Class Notes) Upper body strength is also essential in the Fire Service, Police Force and the army. Strength is also used in Sports like Weight Lifting, Gymnastics, Rugby ina Serum, and many more! ‘Strength is used in quite a few Public Services for example you need a good level of strength in the Police Force to get criminals hands behind their backs ito get the hand cuffs on, In the Fire Service to move heavy equipment to rescue someone and in the Army /jfor also moving heavy equipment, training exercises and daily tasks.