Marcie wants to improve her balance. What is the MOST helpful exercise she should perform to reach this goal?
A.Do time shuttle runs for 30 seconds.
B. Jump front and back and side to side.
C.Stand on one foot, then switch sides
D. Do high-knee drills through a ladder.
C. Stand on one foot, then switch sides
A baseball player has two strikes and has to keep fouling the ball off of his bat until he gets the right pitch. This player manages to make contact to foul 10 pitches in a row before getting a hit. Which skill-related component of fitness does this MOST accurately demonstrate?
A. Balance
B. Coordination
C.strength
D.flexibility
B. Coordination
Candace is a goalie on her hockey team who has a reputation for stopping every puck before it enters the goal. Which skill MOST likely helps
Candace respond as the puck flies in her direction?
A. Balance
B. Reaction time
C. Power
D. Speed
B. Reaction time
Marta is an athlete who focuses all of her energy on skill-related components and ignores all health-related components of fitness. Based on Marta's focus, what statement is she MOST likely to make?
A.• When I sprint, I explode with power and speed.
B. • Increasing muscular endurance is my top priority.
C. • I do yoga strictly to increase my flexibility.
D. • I always reach my target heart rate when running.
A. • When I sprint, I explode with power and speed.
During a weightlifting competition, athletes are asked to lift an extremely large amount of weight in a short amount of time. Which skill-related component do the athletes in this competition likely demonstrate MOST frequently?
A.• power
B. Coordination
C. Balance
D. Speed
A. power
Josefine says, "I have zero coordination skills." How would this MOST likely be demonstrated in her gym class?
A.She always misses the ball when she tries to kick it.
B. • She is always the last one to finish their warm-up walk.
C. She lifts the lowest amount of weight possible with her arms.
D. O She never reaches her target heart rate when jogging.
A. She always misses the ball when she tries to kick it.
In which situation is reaction time the MOST important skill for an athlete to use?
A. • a golfer tees off on a long hole
B. • a gymnast dismounts from the beam
C. • a boxer blocks a punch from the opponent
D. O a cyclist makes a sharp turn in a race
D. A cyclist makes a sharp turn in a race
Portia was hired as a yoga instructor. Which skill-related component will she MOST likely use in this role?
A. Balance
B. Speed
C. Reaction time
D. Power
A. Balance
Irene has excellent fine motor coordination. In what activity would she MOST likely excel based on this skillset?
A. Walking
B. Doing gymnastics
C. Playing the piano
D. Swimming
C. Playing the piano
What is MOST likely TRUE about speed?
A. • It is only used in sports involving racing, such as running and cycling.
B. • It is mainly influenced by an athlete's balance and agility.
C. • It is controlled by the part of the brain known as the cerebellum.
D. • It is most easily increased when resistance is at a minimum.
D. • It is most easily increased when resistance is at a minimum.
Carlos ran his cross country race in 18 minutes. His goal is to finish his next one in under 17 minutes. What skill does Carlos MOST likely need to focus on to reach this goal?
A. Balance
B. Reaction time
C. Speed
D. Coordination
C. Speed
Terrance was in an accident that caused damage to the part of his brain called the cerebellum. Which skill-related component will MOST likely be affected by this damage?
A. Speed
B. Balance
C. Power
D. Flexibility
B. Balance
What is MOST likely TRUE about skills?
A. Very few people have the capability to improve their skills.
B. • The more a skill is practiced, the more likely it will become a habit.
C. Skills developed for one activity cannot transfer to another activity.
D. Balance and power are inherited skills that individuals are born with