What is speed?

What is speed?

• A. Ratio of fat to bone and muscle
• B. Quickness of movement
• C. Range of movement around a joint
• D. Ability to take in oxygen

Answer: (B)

Speed is the rate at which the body can move or cover distance. In PE terms, it’s the quickness of movement—the ability to perform actions rapidly. It’s usually measured by how fast you can travel a set distance, using speed = distance divided by time (for example, how quickly you sprint 30 metres). The other descriptions refer to different fitness components: body composition (fat to lean mass), range of movement around a joint (flexibility), and the body's ability to take in and use oxygen (aerobic capacity).

Speed is the rate at which the body can move or cover distance. In PE terms, it’s the quickness of movement—the ability to perform actions rapidly. It’s usually measured by how fast you can travel a set distance, using speed = distance divided by time (for example, how quickly you sprint 30 metres). The other descriptions refer to different fitness components: body composition (fat to lean mass), range of movement around a joint (flexibility), and the body's ability to take in and use oxygen (aerobic capacity).