Fitness and Sports Concepts

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to fitness, sports rules, and various physical activities that were discussed in the lecture.

Components of Fitness

The five key elements that contribute to overall physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

FITT Principle

A principle used to create an effective exercise program, where F stands for Frequency, I stands for Intensity, T stands for Time, and T stands for Type.

Dynamic Stretching

A form of stretching that involves movement and helps prepare the muscles for exercise.

Static Stretching

A form of stretching where you hold a position for a period of time to improve flexibility.

Target Heart Rate

The desired range of heart rate reached during exercise to ensure optimal cardiovascular training.

Max Heart Rate

Calculated by subtracting your age from 220; used to determine the intensity of exercise.

Aerobic Exercises

Physical activities that use large muscle groups and are sustained through a prolonged period, improving cardiovascular fitness.

Lifeguard Strokes

Swimming techniques that are specifically used in lifesaving scenarios, including front crawl and breaststroke.

Fault

A violation of the rules in badminton and pickleball that results in the loss of a serve.

No-Volley Zone

Area in pickleball where players cannot hit the ball unless it has bounced first.

Illegal Hits in Volleyball

Certain actions during volleyball play that violate the rules, such as lifting or carrying the ball.

Deuce

A term in tennis indicating a tie score of 40-40, where a player must win by two points.

Position in Floor Hockey

Roles played by athletes in a floor hockey game, including attacker, defender, and goalkeeper.

Service Area

The area from which a serve must legally be made in badminton and pickleball.

Court Lines in Tennis

Marked lines on a tennis court that define the playing area, including the baseline, service line, and singles/doubles sidelines.