Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Ten physical skills

The ten general physical skills required for optimal physical competence:
Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance – the ability of body systems to gather, process, and deliver oxygen
Stamina – the ability of body systems to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy. Strength – the ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units to apply force.
Flexibility – the ability to maximize the range of motion at a given joint.
Power – the ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply maximum force in minimum time.
Speed – the ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.
Coordination – the ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movements.
Agility – the ability to minimize transition time from one movement pattern to another.
Balance – the ability to control the placement of the body’s center of gravity in relation to its support base.
Accuracy – the ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.

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