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Standard Grade Physical Education

Speed is the ability to cover distance or perform movements in the shortest time possible, essential in various sports. For example, sprinters utilize their entire bodies to maximize speed, while soft ball players depend on quick arm movements to enhance their swings. Reaction time, crucial in sports, is the ability to respond swiftly to stimuli, such as the sound of a starting gun or an opponent's action. Improved reaction time and speed can be achieved through strength training, aerobic and anaerobic exercises, and refining techniques to manage lactic acid build-up in muscles.

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Standard Grade Physical Education

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  1. Standard Grade Physical Education Speed

  2. What is SPEED? • It is the ability to cover a distance or perform a movement in as short a time as possible.

  3. Some examples: • A sprinter would use their whole body to generate speed • A soft ball player would use their arms (part of their body) to swing the bat as quickly as possible * Different activities require different types of speed.

  4. Reaction Time This is the length of time it takes to respond to a stimulus. For example:- • A sprinter responds to the sound of a gun. • A tennis player responds to the action of their opponent. The quicker the reaction time the greater the advantage. • Reaction time can be improved through practising the activity itself, eg. A series of sprint starts.

  5. Range of movement in ankles, hips and shoulders Strength of muscles Stride length and frequency Correct technique Force exerted by leading leg Ability of muscles to cope with a build-up of lactic acid Running speed depends on a number of factors...

  6. How can speed be improved? • Using strength training methods to strengthen the leg muscles which will enable them to contract faster. • A combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercises. This increases muscular endurance and allows muscles to increase their ability to cope with lactic acid build-up.

  7. Tasks: 1. Describe two situations where speed would be beneficial in an activity of your choice. (E.g, Forward beating a defender in hockey) 2. Q50 P21 (Questions in SGPE)

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