Physical Education and Wellness Practice Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards derived from lecture notes on physical education, nutrition, fitness standards, and human development.

Flexibility Exercises

Physical activities that involve using joints through a full range of motion due to long muscles and elastic connective tissues.

Active Aerobics

Exercises performed at a pace allowing the body to supply enough oxygen to meet demands.

Strength Development Exercises

Exercises that focus on strengthening muscles and utilizing joints through their full normal range of motion.

Active Sports and Recreational Activities

Sports involving vigorous bursts of activity with brief rest periods.

Carbohydrates

The body's primary source of energy, providing fuel for the muscles and brain; found in foods like bread, rice, pasta, and fruits.

Proteins

Composed of amino acids and often called 'the building blocks of life,' these are crucial for building and repairing tissues.

Vitamins

Micronutrients that assist in metabolism, immune function, and vision, including $13$ essential types like A, C, D, and B.

Minerals

Micronutrients necessary for maintaining healthy bones, teeth, and muscles, and for regulating body fluids and producing energy.

Fats

A source of energy for the body that aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins; found in nuts, avocados, and olive oil.

Water

A vital nutrient that regulates body temperature, transports nutrients and oxygen to cells, and removes waste.

Wellness Wheel

A holistic model displayed in Figure $2.2$ that includes emotional, spiritual, social, mental, environmental, and physical aspects of well-being.

Positive Self-Image

Accepting and appreciating yourself for who you are, including your strengths, weaknesses, and unique qualities.

Self-Compassion

The practice of being kind and understanding toward oneself, especially during times of failure or adversity.

Running

A form of locomotion involving moving rapidly on foot with a series of strides.

Skipping

A playful movement where a person moves forward by hopping on one foot while intermittently pushing off the ground with the other.

Hopping

A dynamic movement involving propelling the body off the ground with one foot and landing on the same foot.

Jumping

A vertical or horizontal movement where a person propels themselves off the ground using both feet simultaneously.

Galloping

A type of movement where a person moves forward by taking a step with one foot and bringing the other foot to meet it.

Sliding

Moving laterally by taking sideways steps with alternating feet to maintain a low center of gravity.

Leaping

A dynamic movement where a person jumps forcefully off one foot and lands on the other foot, often with a long, powerful stride.

Bending or Flexing

Movement at a joint to decrease the angle between two body segments, such as bending the elbow.

Stretching

Movement involving the lengthening of muscles to increase flexibility and range of motion, categorized as static or dynamic.

Rotating

Movement around an axis that causes a body part to turn or twist, such as rotating the head or torso.

Swinging

A rhythmic, pendulum-like motion of a body part or the entire body.

Pulling

Using muscles to draw or drag an object toward oneself or in a specific direction by overcoming resistance.

Pushing

Using muscles to exert force away from oneself or in a specific direction.

Throwing

Thrusting an object into space using arm movement and total body coordination to generate force.

Catching

Using the hands to stop and control a moving object, which requires tracking the object's path.

Striking

The act of hitting an object with an implement, such as a bat, racket, or hand.

Kicking

A striking action made with either foot, including types like punting and placekicking.

Punting

A type of kicking where the ball is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground.

Placekicking

Kicking a ball that is in a stationary position on the ground.

Trapping

Stopping a tossed object using various parts of the body while keeping eyes on the object.

Dribbling

Maneuvering a ball under the control of a single player in a given direction.

PRADSE

An acronym for instructional strategies: Perceived Competence, Relatedness, Autonomy, Individuality, Social Support, and Enjoyment.

STEPS

A framework for activity modification: Space, Task, Equipment, People, and Safety.

Physique

The form, size, and development of a person's body, relating to body composition, muscle mass, and physical attributes.

Aerobic Capacity

The ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to supply oxygen to muscles during sustained physical activity.

Psychomotor Domain

The domain involving motor skills and physical movement, including coordination, balance, agility, and dexterity.

Cognitive Domain

Mental processes involved in learning, including knowledge, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

Affective Domain

Domain relating to emotions, attitudes, and values, including motivation and self-esteem.