Describe the fitness requirements of three contrasting sports
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- Wed Mar 30 2005

... Task 2 Describe the fitness requirements of three contrasting sports Health related fitness components 1. Strength - Is needed to hold players off the ball. 2. Aerobic Endurance - Is needed to last the full ninety minutes without fatiguing. 3. Body Composition - The right body composition is needed in order to be competitive physically. 4. Flexibility - Is needed in order to turn quickly and is needed for certain tackles. 5. Muscular Endurance - Is needed so that the player can play strongly for the whole ninety minutes. Skill related fitness components 1. Agility - Is needed to change direction quickly when dribbling. 2. Balance - Is needed to maintain equilibrium whilst dribbling, shooting or holding of players. 3. Reaction Time - Is needed so that a player can respond quickly to a given situation such as a snap shot or free ball. 4. Power - Is needed s that a player can generate














