Physical Education - Chapter 3 - Physical Training Vocabulary

Key terms in this chapter that need to be consolidated.

Health

A state of complete physical, emotional and social well-being.

Fitness

The ability to meet the demands of the environment that can be measured through fitness testing.

Exercise

A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and/or fitness, which does not include a competitive sport.

Performance

The action of performing a task, including a sporting performance.

Components of Fitness

The 11 components that contribute in a variety of ways to enable an athlete to perform optimally. All performers need a good level of each component.

Cardiovascular Fitness

The measurable ability of the hearts and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles during aerobic exercise.