Unit 10 - Fitness and Sport Vocabulary

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to fitness and sport.

benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something.

participation

The action of taking part in something.

to exercise

To perform physical activity to improve health and fitness.

to burn calories

To use energy from food during physical activity.

to lower one's risk

To reduce the chances of encountering a negative health outcome.

disease

A disorder of structure or function in a human body.

heart

The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

muscle

Tissue in the body that has the ability to contract, producing movement.

bone

The hard, dense connective tissue that forms the skeleton.

in good condition

Being in a state of health or fitness.

mind

The element of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason.

relaxed

Free from tension and anxiety.

social

Relating to society or its organization.

amateur

A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.

professional

A person who is paid to engage in a specified activity.

elite athlete

A person who competes at the highest level in their sport.

training schedule

A plan that outlines workouts and exercises.

sense of satisfaction

A feeling of fulfillment or contentment.

to improve

To make or become better.

to push oneself

To exert oneself to achieve more.

self-confident

Having confidence in one's own abilities or character.

to beat (beat, beaten)

To win against someone in a competition.

adrenaline rush

A sudden increase in adrenaline that can produce feelings of excitement.

addictive

Causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted.

contest

An event in which people compete for supremacy in a particular area.

athletics

A collection of sports events that involve competitive running, jumping, and throwing.

soccer

A team sport played with a round ball on a rectangular field with goals at each end.

relay race

A race in which each member of a team runs a part of the distance.

mental skills

Cognitive abilities that allow for thinking and problem-solving.

chess

A board game for two players, involving strategy in moving pieces on a checkered board.

inclusion

The action of incorporating or including.

Olympic Games

International multi-sport events held every four years.

physical skills

Abilities related to physical movement and coordination.