The ability to change the position of the body quickly and control the movement

For example: A badminton player moving around the court from back to front and side to side at high speed and efficiency

The ability to maintain the body’s centre of mass above the base of support.

For example: A sprinter holds a perfectly still sprint start position and is ready to go into action as soon as the gun sounds

The ability to use two or more body parts together

For example: A trampolinist timing their arm and leg movements to perform the perfect tuck somersault

The ability to put body parts into motion quickly.

For example: A tennis player moving forward from the baseline quickly to reach a drop shot close to the net

The ability to perform strength performances quickly.

For example: A javelin thrower applies great force to the spear while moving their arm rapidly forward

The time taken to respond to a stimulus.

For example: A boxer perceives a punch from their left and rapidly moves their head to avoid being struck

The percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle and bone.

For example: The gymnast has a lean body composition to allow them to propel through the air when performing on the asymmetrical bars

The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance.

For example: Pushing with all one’s force in a rugby scrum against the resistance of the opposition pack

The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without tiring

For example: A rower repeatedly pulling their oar against the water to propel the boat towards the line

The range of motion (ROM) at a joint

For example: A gymnast training to increase hip mobility to improve the quality of their split leap on the beam

The ability of the heart, lungs and blood to transport oxygen

For example: Completing a half marathon with consistent split times across all parts of the run