In sport and fitness, what does agility mean?
AnswerChanging direction or body position quickly with control
Agility combines speed, balance and coordination to change direction quickly and under control.
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Agility facts & stats
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The basics
What is the fastest land animal?
AnswerCheetah
Cheetahs can sprint faster than any other land animal, in short bursts.
Going deeper
Which system in the inner ear helps you keep your balance?
AnswerVestibular system
The vestibular system senses head motion and position, helping keep you balanced.
In the agility T-test, what movements does the runner perform?
AnswerForward sprint, side shuffles and backpedal
The T-test combines sprinting forward, shuffling left and right, and backpedaling along a T shape.
What does a falling cat's righting reflex allow it to do?
AnswerTurn its body to land on its feet
Cats use flexible spines and inner-ear signals to twist and orient their feet downward.
Expert level
Which part of the brain coordinates balance and fine movement?
AnswerCerebellum
The cerebellum, at the back of the brain, fine-tunes movement, timing and balance.
At which famous dog show was dog agility first demonstrated, in 1978?
AnswerCrufts
Dog agility debuted as an entertainment event at Crufts in England in 1978.
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