7HPE Vocabulary Term 2

Ability to use strength quickly to produce an explosive effort.

The ability of your muscles, ligaments and tendons to stretch so that around your joints.

Preparing for physical activity by gently exercising beforehand to warm up the muscles.

The ability to remain stable while stationary or moving.

A series of exercises to test your level of fitness in a range of different areas of fitness.

The ability to accelerate quickly, dodge, weave and turn with maximal speed and control.

The ability of the muscle to perform repeated contractions or maintain a contraction.

Triathlon

Being physically fit and healthy

The ability to produce energy quickly.

Cross Country

Rate at which your heart beats. Measured in beats per minute.

Period after exercise where you do stretching or light exercise.

Qualities that athletes must develop to physically prepare for sport Eg:Balance

The ability to use the body’s senses to perform motor skills smoothly and accurately.

A series of movements, when put together create a smooth and controlled sports skill.

A series of exercises to test the control and coordination: Eg Hitting, Kicking, Throwing

The fitness of the heart and lungs to deliver energy during long periods of exercise.

A long distance running race that is 42km in distance is called?

The amount of force that a muscle or group of muscles can exert against resistance.