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Outline the characteristics of ability
Ability = part of our genetic make-up we inherit from our parents Abilities = innate; we’re born with our abilities Underpin skills in sport, e.g. extent flexibility underpins walkover in gymnastics Classed as motor, perceptual or psychomotor. Types of abilities accepted, e.g. dynamic flexibility, static strength
Outline the different types of fast twitch fibres
Type IIa: Red-pink/pinkish in colour Medium fibre diameter High phosphocreatine content Fast twitch type IIa structural characteristics support near maximal contractions. Anaerobic/aerobic in nature. Intermediate rate of fatigue. Utilised by middle distance athletes/games players Type IIb: White in colour Large fibre diameter High phosphocreatine content Fast twitch type IIb structural characteristics support high intensity rapid contractions. Anaerobic in nature. High rate of fatigue. Utilised by powerful athletes – sprinters/weight lifters