In sport and fi tness, power combines strength and speed.
Power is calculated as force multiplied by speed.
A muscular force applied at high speed produces explosive movement. This can be movement of the body or of another object.
Intro
Discuss why a powerful kick is important in football.
Power is really important in a long jump. The more power in the launching leg upon takeoff , the further the jump.
The start is really important in sprinting. The fastest starters provide the most power out of the starting blocks.
To shoot from distance in football a player needs to kick the ball hard. They need to move their kicking leg very quickly and apply a large force to the ball. Applying this large force quickly generates a high level of power.