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Agility, balance, co-ordination, flexibility and reaction time

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I can define agility, flexibility, balance, coordination and reaction time, and consider the appropriate fitness test for each.

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Balance is the ability to maintain the body's centre of mass over its base of support, assessed by the stork stand test. Reaction time is the time taken to respond to a stimulus, measured by the ruler drop test. Agility is being able to change direction at speed and is measured by the Illinois agility test. Coordination is the ability to use different body parts together, tested with the alternate hand wall toss. Flexibility is the range of motion available at a joint and is measured by the sit and reach test.

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