Semester 2 Grade 7th/8th Physical Education Content Review Key Concepts

Flashcards for Physical Education Content Review

What is a warm-up?

Gentle exercises that get the heart and muscles ready for moderate to vigorous physical activity.

What is a cool-down?

A cool-down is gentle exercises that let the body adjust to ending a workout.

What are heat cramps?

Heat cramps are painful, brief muscle cramps that occur during exercise in a hot environment, caused by dehydration.

What is heat exhaustion?

Heat exhaustion is a heat illness caused by the body overheating. Symptoms include heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness and rapid pulse

What is heat stroke?

Heat stroke is a health illness caused by the bodies inability to regulate its temperature. Symptoms include hot, dry skin, elevated body temperature, lack of sweat, hallucinations

What is dehydration?

Dehydration is excessive loss of body fluid

What is proper hydration?

Proper hydration is drinking water before, during and after exercise especially during hot weather.

What is alcohol's effect and legality?

Alcohol's effect is that it slows down the ability to think clearly and it is illegal for underage drinking.

What are the risks of smoking?

The risks of smoking is that is a primary risk factor in respiratory diseases including emphysema and bronchitis.

What does effective communication include?

Effective communication includes Being respectful, actively listening, and using assertive communication skills when needed.

What does the PACER test measure?

The PACER test is used to measure cardiorespiratory fitness.

What do push-ups measure?

Push-ups are use to measure muscular strength and endurance.

What do curl-ups measure?

Curl-ups are used to measure abdominal muscular endurance and muscular strength.

What does the Sit and Reach test measure?

The sit and Reach test is Performed to measure a student’s flexibility.

What is digital citizenship?

Digital citizenship is a safe, responsible, and respectful use of technology.

What is a digital footprint?

A digital footprint is essentially a history of everything you’ve ever done online influencing your digital reputation.

How is street hockey played?

Street hockey is played very similar to ice hockey using the same rules and similar style of play, but the players are using a ball instead of a puck and are running on firm ground rather than skating on ice.

What is the object of the game in hockey?

The object of the game in hockey is to outscore your opponent in the allotted time.

When does a face-off occur in hockey?

A face-off will occur in hockey after every goal scored and to start off each period.

How is a goal scored in hockey?

A goal is made in hockey when a player either knocks down a cone, or if the ball crosses the goal line.

How is volleyball scored?

Volleyball is scored such that a game is played to 25 points, and the team must win by 2 points. A match is 3 out of 5 sets.

What is a setter in volleyball?

A setter in volleyball is the player who “sets” the ball with an “overhead pass” for a teammate to hit, the setter normally runs the offense

What is a hitter in volleyball?

A hitter in volleyball is the spiker or attacker.

What is a libero in volleyball?

A libero in volleyball is a defensive specialists, designated for back row only, and wear a different colored jersey. The libero may serve for one player she is substituting for per game.

What is blocking in volleyball?

Blocking in volleyball is a defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back into the hitter’s court.

Who is the Quarterback in flag football?

The Quarterback in flag football is the offensive person who is in charge of advancing the ball down the field (either by hand-off or pass).

Who is the Center in flag football?

The Center in flag football is the offensive person who is in charge of “snapping” or “hiking” the football to the Quarterback.

Who is the Receiver in flag football?

The Receiver in flag football is the offensive person who runs a route down the field to catch a pass from the quarterback.

What is an Interception in flag football?

An Interception in flag football is when the defensive player catches a pass intended for an offensive receiver.

What is a Sack in flag football?

A Sack in flag football is when the Quarterback has his flag pulled by the defense behind the line of scrimmage

What is a Line of Scrimmage in flag football?

A Line of Scrimmage in flag football is where each play starts, and it is the imaginary line where the nose of the ball is placed to separate the offensive team from the defensive team.

What are Downs in flag football?

Downs in flag football are when the offensive team then has 4 “downs” to advance the ball to the next 1st down marker. Teams may advance the ball by passing or rushing.

How is soccer played?

Soccer is played as a field game between two teams of up to 11 players where players try to make goals by dribbling, heading, or volleying the ball into the opponent’s goal.