Physical Education and Sports Overview

Flashcards covering key concepts and definitions from the Physical Education and Sports lecture notes.

What is Physical Education?

Education through the physical aimed at developing physical competence and knowledge of movement, safety, and active, healthy lifestyles.

What is Sports?

Competitive physical activity or games aimed at using, maintaining, or improving physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment.

What is Fitness?

The state of being physically fit and healthy, encompassing physical, emotional, and mental health.

What is Exercise?

Planned, structured, and repetitive physical activity aimed at conditioning the body to improve health and fitness.

Name the components of fitness.

Cardio respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, muscular power, flexibility, balance, speed, and body composition.

What is the role of a goalie in soccer?

The last defender on the team who may use their hands.

What occurs when a player commits a personal foul in soccer?

A penalty kick is awarded if committed in the penalty area.

What distinguishes a personal foul from handling in soccer?

A personal foul is against a person, while handling is using hands to touch the ball.

What is a technical foul in basketball?

A non-contact foul involving unsportsmanlike behavior or technicalities.

What is the objective of basketball?

To score points by shooting the ball through the opponent's hoop.

What is the term for a batter hitting the ball out of the park in baseball?

A home run.

How many players are on each team in volleyball?

Six.

What is the height of the volleyball net for women?

7 feet 6 inches.

What is the definition of a sprint in athletics?

A short running race typically covering distances like 100m, 200m, or 400m.

What are the four typical jumping events in track and field?

High jump, pole vault, long jump, and triple jump.

What does a relay race involve?

Teams of runners who hand off a baton between legs.

What is the significance of the diamond shape in baseball?

It defines the arrangement of the four bases spaced 90 feet apart.

What equipment is used for a relay race?

A baton.