Phys. ed. resources

Phys. ed. glossary

Learn about some PE vocabulary below:

• Abdomen: the part of the body protecting the kidneys and liver. A.K.A. stomach or core

• Accuracy: mistake free, precise

• Anaerobic Exercise: exercise in which oxygen is used up more quickly than the body is able to replenish it inside the working muscle. (Ex: sprints)

• Assessment: a method of evaluating student performance

• BMI: Body Mass Index: a formula used to determine health and fitness levels

• Calorie: a unit of energy that is used to provide information about food or exercise production. (3,500 calories in a pound.)

• Carbohydrates: an important source of energy commonly found in fruits and pasta

• Cooperation: to work or act together for a common purpose or benefit

• Dehydration: excessive loss of water, usually due to sweating.

• Diet: the food a person eats

• Dynamic Warm-Up: a movement routine that activates the muscles prior to a workout

• Duration: the length of time in which an activity or exercise is performed. (minutes/seconds)

• Effort: the amount of energy applied towards a task

• Energy: the ability to work or perform. All energy is lost as heat

• Exercise: physical activity or movement that helps make a person fit

• Fat: a fuel source for the body that is also stored as energy. Often found in butter and oils

• Fatigue: extreme tiredness or lack of energy due to physical or mental activity

• Fitness: good health and physical condition usually resulting from a healthy diet and exercise

• Goals: something that someone wants to achieve. SMART Goals = Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

• Health: the condition of the spirit, mind, and body.

• Heart Rate (HR): the number of heart beats occurring in one minute

• Interval Training: hard exercises are alternated with easier recovery exercises

• Isometric Exercise: contraction of a muscle which is held for a long period of time

• Joint: part of the body where bones are connected

• Leadership: the ability to guide, direct, or influence people

• Motor Skill: performance of a movement requiring muscle activity

• Muscle Contraction: a shortening of the muscle due to tension

• Nutrition: food needed to keep the body healthy

• Pace: the speed at which somebody moves, especially when walking or running

• Pedometer: a device used to count steps

• Physical Education: training in the development and care for the human body

• Protein: an important source of energy that helps build and repair muscle (meat, fish, beans)

• Pulse: a series of rhythmic beats or throbs

• Recovery: to return to a normal state of comfort

• Repetitions: the number of times a person performs a specific movement

• Respect: a feeling of consideration or thoughtfulness

• Responsibility: an act of honesty, trust, and accountability

• Rhythm: regular pattern of beats

• Sport: a competitive activity requiring physical skill

• Sportsmanship: playing fair, by the rules, and with respect for others

• Static Stretching: performing stretches that are done without much movements or bouncing

• Stationary: in place, without changing location

• Target HR: the heart rate a person should strive for in order to reach their best fitness results

• Teamwork: a cooperative effort of a group of people for common goal

FITT Principle

• Frequency: how often you exercise

• Intensity: how hard you work during exercise

• Time: how long you exercise

• Type: what type of activity are you doing

Health Related Fitness (BSAFE)

• Body Composition: refers to the amount of fat and muscle mass in the body. Those with a higher amount of muscle mass compared to body fat, have a healthier body composition

• Strength: the ability to apply force for a short period of time

• Aerobic Exercise: physical activity that requires the heart and lungs to work harder to meet the body's increased oxygen demand (jogging biking, swimming)

• Flexibility: the body's ability to stretch and bend

• Endurance: the ability and power to perform for a long period of time

Skill Related Fitness (ABCSPRT)

• Agility: the ability to change speeds and directions

• Balance: a person's ability to remain steady and in control of their body

• Coordination: the skillful and balanced movement of different body parts at the same time

• Speed: the rate at which something moves

• Power: a combination of speed and strength

• Reaction Time: the time is takes for the body to respond