Question

question 1 (3 points)
(02.06 mc)
anakin has been practicing martial arts, and he wants to make sure he never drops another staff on the ground again. when he starts to lose his grip on something and feels it fall, which skill will help him grab it before it reaches the floor? (3 points)

a agility

b balance

c power

d reaction time

question 2 (3 points)
(02.06 mc)
once again, declan has failed to spike the ball over the net. his volleyball team is getting annoyed with him even though he is great during the rest of the game. which of the following skills should declan work on to improve his ability to spike the ball? (3 points)

a speed

b agility

c balance

d power

question 3 (3 points)
(02.06 mc)
samantha is looking for a sport to do when she gets to school next year, but she cant decide which one would give her the most benefit. she is in fairly good physical shape, but when she goes out dancing, she always notices that her coordination is a little off. which of the following sports would best help samantha improve her coordination? (3 points)

a tennis

b archery

c bicycling

d swimming

Explanation:

• Question 1: Reaction time is the time it takes to respond to a stimulus. When Anakin starts to lose his grip and feels something fall, a quick reaction time will allow him to grab it before it hits the floor. Agility is about changing direction quickly, balance is about maintaining an upright position, and power is about strength - none are as directly related as reaction time.
• Question 2: Spiking a volleyball requires power to hit the ball with enough force to send it over the net effectively. Speed is about how fast one moves, agility is about changing direction, and balance is about stability - power is the most relevant for spiking.
• Question 3: Tennis requires hand - eye coordination as players must track the ball and hit it with a racket. Archery focuses more on aim and steadiness, cycling on leg strength and balance, and swimming on overall body movement and endurance. Tennis is best for improving coordination.

Answer:

• Question 1: d. Reaction time
• Question 2: d. Power
• Question 3: a. Tennis