Performance-Related Components of Physical Fitness

Performance-related components affect an individual’s athletic performance.

Under, performance or skill components, we have the following:

1. Agility:

Agility is the ability to change the direction of the body quickly without significant loss of speed, balance or body control.

2. Balance:

Balance is the ability to maintain equilibrium, and to keep an upright posture when standing (static) or moving (dynamic).

3. Speed:

Speed is the ability to move quickly, perform a movement or cover a distance in a short period of time.

4. Power:

Power is the ability to exert muscular strength. The ability to use strength quickly. It is the rate of performing work.

5. Coordination:

Coordination is the ability to move smoothly and efficiently, moving the body together.

6. Quick Reaction Time:

Quick reaction time is the ability to respond rapidly to a stimulus e.g. catching a shot in soccer or handball, or dodging in basketball. It is the amount of time it takes to move once there is a need to do so.

7. Accuracy:

Accuracy is the ability to perform movements and skills with precision. It is the ability of the individual to control the movement of an object to a small target area accurately e.g. throwing and catching in Basketball, shooting in handball, and passing in football.