Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
Justify the importance of speed and flexibility for a footballer. [4 marks]
Marks for this question: AO1 = 1, AO2 = 3
AO1 – Knowledge of speed and flexibility eg • Speed – the maximum rate at which an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time, putting the body parts into action as quickly as possible. • Flexibility – the range of movements possible at a joint.
AO2 – Application to a footballer eg • A footballer requires speed to enable them to beat the opposition to the ball or space. • A footballer requires speed to enable them to cover or get into space quickly. • A footballer requires flexibility to help prevent injuries. • A footballer requires flexibility to exert more power through the ball. • A footballer requires flexibility to stretch for the ball. • A footballer requires flexibility to make effective tackles.
