Fitness Components Assessment Task
Fitness Components Assessment Task
Fitness Components Assessment Task
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Physical Education
TASK DESCRIPTION: Fitness Components & Training Methods - Short answer response
Context:
This term you have been studying the skill and health-based fitness components that are required
for a variety of sports and positions. Based off your knowledge of fitness components and training
methods complete the following information. You will be required to evaluate and justify your
choices with examples of activities that can be included in a training program.
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Chosen Sport: ______badminton______ Position (if applicable):_______Front________
Why is it needed in this sport? Provide 3 examples of specific movements that utilise this component.
a. Return of serve
b. Net play
c. Smash defence
d. Mid-court interceptions
Most appropriate method of training to improve fitness component ability.
Evaluate and justify why each method of training would be suitable to improve your chosen fitness component.
Provide examples of the exercises you would include in your training.
Return of serve: The player must act quickly to anticipate the direction and speed of the shuttlecock to return it
effectively.
Net play: The player needs to react swiftly to intercept to return shots that come close to the net, requiring fast
changes in direction and precise timing.
Smash defence: players must react fast to position themselves to defend, involving fast reflexes and agility.
Mid-court interceptions: When opponents hit shots to the mid-court area, you must react swiftly to move into
position and intercept the shuttlecock before it reaches the ground.
Juggling balls: Start by juggling two balls and gradually increase the number as you improve. Focus on maintaining a
steady rhythm and quick hand movements.
Reaction drills: Set up cones or markers on the court and have a partner randomly call out directions for you to move
in (e.g., forward, backward, left, right)
Ball drills: Bounce a reaction ball on the floor or against a wall and quickly react to catch or hit it with your racket. This
exercise sharpens your reflexes and hand-eye coordination for faster reactions during games.
Fitness Component 2: Agility
Why is it needed in this sport? Provide 3 examples of specific movements that utilise this
component.
a. Change directions
b. Running forward backward sideway
c. Moving the Raquet
d. Drop Shot Retrievals
Evaluate and justify why each method of training would be suitable to improve your chosen
fitness component. Provide examples of the exercises you would include in your training.
Change of direction: Players frequently need to change direction rapidly to reach shuttlecocks hit
to different areas of the court, requiring agility to move quickly and efficiently.
Running forward, backward, sideways: Badminton involves a lot of movements like sprinting
forward to reach the shuttlecock, moving backward to defend, and sidestepping to position for
shots.
Moving the racket: Agility is used to manoeuvre the racket quickly and accurately to intercept and
return shots from the opponent, especially during fast-paced rallies.
Drop Shot Retrievals: Players must swiftly cover the distance to the front of the court. This often
requires sudden changes in direction and quick deceleration to reach the shuttlecock in time.
Speed ladder drills: Complete ladder drills such as the icky shuffle, lateral shuffle, and forward-
backward shuffle for 3 sets of 30 seconds each, with short rest intervals between sets.
Hurdle drills: Set up a series of hurdles and perform exercises like hurdle jumps, lateral hops over
hurdles, and single-leg hops for 3 sets of 10 repetitions each, concentrating on quick and
controlled movements.
Agility Cone Drills: Set up cones in various patterns. Perform drills such as shuttle runs, and
diagonal sprints around the cones. Complete 3 sets of each drill, focusing on quick changes of
direction and movements.
Fitness Component 3: Power
Why is it needed in this sport? Provide 3 examples of specific movements that utilise this
component.
Evaluate and justify why each method of training would be suitable to improve your chosen
fitness component. Provide examples of the exercises you would include in your training.
• Push-ups: Push-ups strengthen your chest, shoulders, and triceps, which are all important for
generating power in your smashes and clears. You can modify push-ups on your knees if
needed.
• Jump rope: Jumping rope is a great way to improve your running to the shuttle and
explosiveness. It's also a fun and convenient way to get your heart rate up.
• Box jumps: Box jumps are a plyometric exercise that helps you develop to jump higher. Start
with a lower box and gradually increase the height as you get stronger.
• Rows: Rows target your back muscles, which help to generate power in your strokes and
improve overall stability. You can do bodyweight rows on a bar, dumbbell rows, or seated
cable rows.
Box jumps: 3 sets X 8 repetitions, adjust the box weight based on your ability and gradually
increase box weight when you get comfortable.