Physical Education Final Review

Flashcards from Physical Education Final Review Notes

Springfield Massachusetts

Basketball was invented here in 1891.

Basketball Team Size

Five players on each team play at once.

Rebounding

Catching the ball after a missed shot.

Successful Bounce Pass

Step into pass & bounce the ball ¾ of the way between you and your teammate.

Birdie

Also known as a shuttlecock, it is used to play badminton.

5ft

This is the height of the net in badminton.

Wrist

This joint is mainly used to hit the birdie to be an effective Badminton player.

Rally

Continually hitting the birdie back and forth over the net.

Smash

The most powerful hit in badminton.

Clear

Used to push your opponent to the back of the court.

Lacrosse

Invented by the Native Americans and used as a training tool for war.

Cradling

The coordinated motion of the arms and wrists that keep the ball secure in the pocket and ready to be passed or shot when running

The Stick

When throwing and catching in lacrosse, aim for this.

Scooping

The motion of when you pick the ball up with the stick.

Easiest Base

When bases are loaded with 2 outs, the play should be made to this base for an out.

Catcher

The only defensive player that starts in foul territory

Bottom

The home team bats in this part of the inning.

First Base

The only base you may run through without having to worry about getting tagged for over running it.

Flexibility

The range of movement that is possible at various joints.

Power

The ability of muscles to exert force one time

Agility

The ability to change direction quickly and control movement of the whole body

Reaction Time

The amount of time it takes to get moving once your senses signal to move.

Muscular Endurance

The ability to use muscles for a long period of time.

Exercise

Will improve quality of life, decrease chronic disease and reduce stress.

Cardiovascular endurance

The ability of the heart and lungs to efficiently move and use oxygen