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GCSE Physical Education · key term
The maximum rate at which a person can perform a movement or cover a distance.
Used by AQA and OCR
Paper 1, Paper 2
The ability to perform a movement in a short period of time.
Revise: Long-term effects of exerciseSpeed is the ability to perform a movement in a short period of time. Regular sprint training can improve speed, helping a runner cover the same distance in less time.
The maximum rate at which an individual can perform a movement or cover a distance.
For agility, include a change of direction: moving quickly in a straight line describes speed.
Power requires both strength and speed. Strength alone is not a complete definition.
Distinguish reaction time from speed: reaction time ends when the response begins; speed concerns how quickly the movement is performed.
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The rate at which a person can perform a movement or cover a distance.
The ability to move the body, or a body part, quickly.
Paper 1
The rate at which a person moves their body, or a body part, over a distance.
Revise: Components of fitnessSpeed is the rate at which a person moves their body, or a body part, over a distance. A football winger needs speed to reach a through-ball before a defender.