Physical Education Glossary

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and principles from the Physical Education glossary based on lecture notes.

What is aerobic activity?

Any sustained exercise that stimulates and strengthens the heart and lungs, improving the body’s use of oxygen.

What does VO2max refer to?

The maximum rate at which the body can take up and use oxygen from the air; also known as aerobic capacity.

Define agility in the context of physical education.

The ability to change body position quickly and to control one’s physical movements.

What is anaerobic activity?

Any short-duration exercise powered primarily by metabolic pathways that do not use oxygen.

What are the components of body systems?

Cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, and respiratory systems.

What does body composition refer to?

All the tissues that make up the body: bone, muscle, skin, fat, and body organs.

Explain what is meant by cardiorespiratory endurance.

The efficiency of the body’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to the body’s tissues during extended periods of moderate- to-vigorous activity.

What is the FITT principle?

A mnemonic formula of factors important to determining the correct amount of physical activity: Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.

What does the term dynamic balance mean?

Balance while moving, or the ability to balance under changing conditions of body movement.

What is meant by the term 'overload' in fitness training?

The idea that to improve physical fitness, one needs to do more physical activity than one normally does.

What is defined as the ability to react or respond quickly?

Reaction time.

Define fundamental motor skills.

Foundation movements that are precursor patterns to more specialized, complex skills used in various physical activities.

What is the definition of maturity in terms of motor skills?

Performance of critical elements of a skill in a smooth and continuous motion.

Define static stretching.

Stretching muscles while the body is at rest.

What are 'modified games'?

Small-sided games in which the rules have been modified to emphasize the use of specific skills.

What is meant by the term 'sportsmanship'?

Fairness in following the rules of the game.

What does wellness encompass?

An overall state of being in good health.