- Cardio-Vascular endurance - The ability of the heart, blood vessels, blood and respiratory system to supply oxygen and fuel to the muscles at a steady rate for a considerable length of time.
For football it is important for being able to take full participation in the full 90 minutes.
- Muscular endurance - The ability of the muscles to repeatedly exert themselves over a period of time.
For football it is important for being able to take full participation in the full 90 minutes.
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Strength - The ability of the muscles to exert maximum force (internet 1).
This component of fitness is important because it is vital that the player uses his strength when in a tackle or a jostle with the opposition. The more strength used the more likely that the outcome will be positive
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Flexibility - The ability to move the body joints through the full range of movement without discomfort or pain (Honeybourne, 2000).
In football a pass made to you is never going to be perfect. It may require you to bring it down out of the air or stretch to one side to retrieve the ball. To be able to bring the ball under control flexibility is important
Skill Related fitness
Skill related fitness components are associated more with performance than good health. To compete in selected sporting activities I need to develop a high level of Health related fitness and Performance related fitness.
- Agility - The ability to quickly and accurately change the direction of the movement of the entire body in space.
During a football match Agility is important. If a player is dribbling the ball and a defender comes across to make a tackle, agility is important to be able to change direction and dribble into another space
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Balance - The ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.
When dribbling with the ball it is important to maintain good balance.
- Coordination - The ability to combine the senses with the body parts to perform activities smoothly and accurately. (E.g. Hand - eye and Foot - eye).
Coordination is vital for volleying the ball. This is foot – eye coordination. You must keep your eye on the ball and then hit the ball.
- Reaction time - The time elapsed between stimulation and the start of reaction to that stimulation.
In football reaction time plays an important role throughout the entire game. When a pass is made it is essential to be first to the ball. The way to be first to the ball is to have a good reaction time
- Power - The ability to transfer energy into force at a fast rate.
Power is important in football for when a player is shooting at goal. The more power that is put into the shot, the harder it will become for the keeper to save it.
- Speed - The ability to perform a movement in a short period of time.
If the ball is lost whilst attacking speed is important to chase back to win back the ball from the opposition. In football speed is an important attribute for all players.