Physical Education Vocabulary

1. Getting in shape=GIS

2 5 fitness components
1.cardiorespiratory endurance
2. Muscular strength
3. Muscular endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Body composition

3 respiratory= breathing

4 endurance= being able to keep going even when its hard

5 aero=air

6 obic=life

7cardio= heart

8cardiorespiratory endurance= The ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply
oxygen during sustained physical activity

9 How long do I need to do physical activity in order to work my cardio. At least 20 minutes

10 flexibility the ability to bent and move joints through the full range of motion

11 How long do I need to stretch in order to stretch my muscles properly? At least 30 seconds

12 Does stretching help minimize or prevent injuries? Yes

13 Does stretching relax your body? Yes

14 FITT
F frequency is how often you will perform physical activity
I intensity is how hard you will perform physical activity
T time is how long you will perform physical activities
T type is the kind

15 static stretching= a stretch is held in a challenging but comfortable position for a period of
time,usually somewhere between 30 to 60 seconds
16 dynamic stretching= a stretch is performed by moving through a challenging but comfortable
range of motion repeatedly usually 10 to 12 times

17 passive stretching=means you're using some sort of outside assistance to help you achieve
a stretch

18 active stretching= means you're stretching a muscle by actively contracting the muscle in
opposition to the one you're stretching

19 ligament=a short band of tough,flexible fibrous connective tissues which connects two bones
or cartilages or holds together a joint (bone to bone)

20 tendon a flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue attaching a muscle to a
bone (muscle to bone)

21 cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that keeps joint motion fluid by coating the surfaces of
the bones in our joints and by cushioning bones against impact