power padlet by beth whiteside https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet Made with no regrets en-us 2016-09-09 13:18:53 UTC 2023-03-10 06:59:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Power - the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movements. The two components of power are strength and speed. boo2608 https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122726973 2016-09-09 13:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122726973 while strength is the maximal force you can apply against a load power is proportional to the speed at which you can apply the maximal force. boo2608 https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122728479 2016-09-09 13:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122728479 training to improve power can include lifting weights, throwing implements such as medicine balls running against resistance and polymerics. boo2608 https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122729183 2016-09-09 13:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122729183 An example of a use in power in sport is Usain Bolt. At the beginning of a race at the starting blocks power is required to perform an explosive start and get ahead of the competition. With a larger amount of power there is a more explosive reaction allowing an athlete like Usain Bolt to gain an advantage. boo2608 https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122733273 2016-09-09 13:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122733273 boo2608 https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122735010 2016-09-09 13:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122735010 any avasive action asserts power such as a short explosive run up the stairs boo2608 https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122736085 2016-09-09 13:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/boo2608/powerpadlet/wish/122736085