Skill | Performance-Related Components of Physical Fitness

What are Performance-Related Components of Physical Fitness?

Performance-related components are the same as skill-related components because it is about the skills possessed by an athlete that enhance his performance or that enable him to perform well in any given task.

Performance Related Components Are:

a. Speed:

Speed is the ability to cover a distance in a short period of time.

Speed can be measured by:

• timing a 30-meter Sprint
• timing a 40-yard dash, etc.

b. Agility:

Agility is the ability to stop, start, and end, and change direction quickly.

Agility can be improved by doing specific footwork drills on an agility ladder, staggered tire formation or any other type of obstacle course that requires the individual to adjust body position, speed and direction. An example of agility is seen when a soccer player dribbles the ball around.

Agility tests include timing individuals running through a series of staggered cones or obstacles for a predetermined distance.

c. Coordination:

Coordination is making movements work together smoothly. Coordination can be improved by performing exercises that require the individual to use upper body muscle groups and lower muscle groups at the same time.

Example of Coordination test:

• Balancing on one leg, throwing a tennis ball against a wall, and catching the returning ball in the opposite hand.

d. Balance:

Balance is the ability to maintain stability or equilibrium while standing or moving. It is about controlling body position while standing still or moving.

Balance test:

• standing on one leg with eyes closed for 30 seconds on each leg.
• performing a Y balance test.

e. Reaction Time:

Reaction time is how quickly a person responds to stimulus.

Examples of reaction time are:

• Sprinters starting a 100-meter Sprint.
• A soccer goalie saving a ball kicked at the goalpost.
• A baseball player swinging at a pitch.
• Playing tennis or table tennis.

f. Power:

Power is the ability to use muscle strength quickly.

g. Accuracy:

Accuracy is the ability to perform movements and skills with precision. It is being able to direct an object to a target.