Elite Athletes

Person who competes in the top competitions in their chosen sport and age group

Genetics Fitness Psychological Physical skill

Height, short and tall Percentage of fast twitch fibres Weight, light and heavy

Speed Strength Endurance Different sports have different demands ie; High levels of speed and power are required for a netballer

Motivation to train Concentration Determination Competitive spirit Aggressive traits

The ability to learn and refine skills varies. Some are quick learners, others are not. ie; Netballers need good ball skills

Ectomorph Endomorph Mesomorph

Describes a persons weight in relation to their height

How round a person is

Level of muscles that a person has

Indicate fitness level See how the program is going

a simple way to identify a certain part of someones business

aerobic capacity anaerobic capacity body composition muscular strength muscular endurance flexibility

balance reaction time coordination agility speed muscular power

is the ability of the heart, blood vessels and respiratory systems to supply nutrients and oxygenated blood to the muscles and the ability of the muscles to use the oxygen for sustained exercise.

is the ability of the body to produce energy without using oxygen

proportion of bone, muscle and fat

is the ability of the body to exert a single maximal force to overcome a resistance

the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated contractions for an extended period of time

is the capacity of a joint to move through its full range of motion

your ability to stay upright or in control of your body position when stationary or moving

the time from the presentation of a stimulus to the onset of a response

the ability to use the body’s senses to execute motor skills smoothly and accurately

the ability to change body positions or direction rapidly and accurately while maintaining balance