Physical Education and Sports Science Core Topics

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key components of PE and Sports Science based on the lecture material.

Applied Anatomy & Physiology

The area of physical education covering the Cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels), Respiratory system (lungs & breathing), Neuromuscular system (nerves), Joint actions, and analysis of movement.

Skill Acquisition

The study of how we learn new skills, including skill continua, transfer of skills, skill classification, theories of learning, guidance, and feedback.

Exercise Physiology

The area covering diet, nutrition and their effect on performance, training methods, periodisation, and principles of training.

Biomechanics

The science of movement and technique, including Newton's Laws, speed, acceleration, levers, and angular motion.

Sports Psychology

The area covering factors that can influence an individual in sport and physical activity—such as personality, attitudes, arousal, anxiety, motivation, and aggression—as well as how groups and teams work.