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PE Keywords and Definitions
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- 1Continuous trainingTraining at a low to medium intensity for at least 20 minutes with no rest periods
- 2Weight trainingUsing progressive resistance to build muscle strength or endurance, speed or bulk
- 3Interval trainingShort bursts of high intensity activity followed by defined periods of rest
- 4Circuit trainingA number of exercise stations arranged to aviod exercising the same muscle group consecutively
- 5Fartlek trainingExercising at different speeds and intensities and over different terrain
- 6Cross trainingA mixture of different training methods throughout a training programme
- 7AgilityAbility to change the position of the body quickly and to control the movement of the whole body
- 8BalanceThe ability to retain the centre of mass of the body above the base of support (static and dynamic)
- 9CoordinationAbility to use two or more body parts together
- 10PowerAbility to undertake strength performances quickly (Power= Strength X Speed)
- 11Reaction timeThe time between the presentation of a stimulus and the onset of movement
- 12SpeedThe rate an individual is able to perform a movement or cover a distance in a period of time
- 13Cardiovascular fitnessAbility to exercise the entire body for a long period of time
- 14Muscular strengthThe amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
- 15Muscular enduranceAbility to use the voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
- 16FlexibilityThe range of movement possible at a joint
- 17Body compositionThe percentage of the body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
- 18HealthA state of complete mental, physical and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
- 19ExerciseAny form of physical activity which maintains or improves health and/or fitness
- 20FitnessAbility to meet the demands of the environment
- 21PerformanceHow well a task is completed
- 22SMARTSpecific, measureable, achievable, realistic, time-bound
- 23Individual needMatching the training to the requirements of the individual
- 24SpecificityMatching the training to the requirements of the activity
- 25Progressive overloadTo gradually increase the amount of overload so that fitness gains occur, but without potential for injury
- 26Rest and recoveryRest is the period of time allotted to recovery, recovery is the time required for the repair of damage to the body caused by training or competition
- 27ReversibilityAny adaptation that takes place as a consequence of training will be reversed when you stop training
- 28FITTFrequency, intensity, time, type
- 29The three macronutientsCarbohydrates. Fats. Protein.
- 30The three micronutrientsVitamins. Minerals. Fibre.
- 31Carbo-loadingEating lots of carbohydrates for 3 or 4 days before an endurance event e.g. marathon
- 32Blood shuntingWhen exercising blood is sent to the working muscles. If food is eaten before a session less blood is available for digestion which causes cramps and stomach discomfort
- 33SomatotypesClassification of body types
- 34EndomorphIndividuals with wide hips and narrow shoulders, characterised by fatness
- 35MesomorphIndividuals with wide shoulders and narrow hips, characterised by muscularity
- 36EctomorphIndividuals with narrow shoulders and narrow hips, characterised by thinness
- 37Anabolic steroidsDrugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth
- 38Beta blockersDrugs that are used to control heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect
- 39DiureticsDrugs that elevate the rate of bodily urine excretion
- 40Narcotic AnalgesicsDrugs that can be used to reduce the feeling of pain
- 41StimulantsDrugs that effect the Central Nervous System, such as increased physical and/or mental awareness
- 42Peptide hormonesGrowth hormones
- 43EPOIncrease the red blood cell count
- 44AnorexicA prolonged eating disorder due to loss of appetite
- 45UnderweightWeighing less than is normal, whether this is required due to the sport (Jockeys) or being healthy or unhealthy
- 46OverweightHaving weight in excess of normal, could be healthy (very muscular) unless accompanied by fatness
- 47OverfatHaving more body fat than you should have. Unhealthy.
- 48ObesePeople who are very overfat. Very unhealthy, could lead to serious health problems
- 49The five factors that affect optimum weightBone structure. Height. Gender. Muscle girth. Genetics.
- 50Heart rateThe number of times that the heart beats per minute
- 51Resting heart rateHeart rate when at rest. Should be between 60-80 BPM
- 52Working heart rateHeart rate during or immediately after exercise
- 53Maximum heart rate220 - age (e.g. 220-16=204)
- 54Target zoneIntensity you should be working at during exercise. Target zone is 60-80% of your maximum heart rate
- 55Recovery rateHow long it takes for your heart rate to return to its resting level after exercise
- 56The four things that need to be taken into account for risk assessments and injury preventionWarm up. Check equipment and facilities. Protective clothing and equipment. Officials/refees.
- 57The three ways competition is balancedWeight categories. Mixed or single sex. Age.
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- GCSE Physical Education Flashcards on PE Keywords and Definitions , created by ellamae gibson on 17/02/2015.
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