A1 Diff erent sports and activities benefi t from diff erent body compositions. For example, long-distance runners and road cyclists have a very low levels of body fat. Sprinters, boxers and weightlifters have high levels of muscle mass.
Power is important in any sport or activity where a force is applied at high speed, to produce explosive movement.
For example, shot put, tennis, and triple jump.
Agility is important in any sport or activity where the performer needs to change speed or direction quickly.
For example, slalom skiing, fi eld hockey and backs running past the opposition in rugby union.