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Chapter 1
Basic PE Terms to Know
Term | Definition |
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Borg Rating | The measurement of intensity of physical activity based on exertion. |
Complex motor skills | Skills that are made up of two or more skills. Examples include hopping and skipping, throwing and catching. |
Competency | One’s ability, skill, and knowledge to perform a task. |
Bones | Major bones of the body include the cranium, clavicle, sternum, vertebra, ribs, pelvis, humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, fibula, patella, tarsals, metatarsals, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges |
Defense | A means or method of defending or protecting |
Dynamic stretching | A form of stretching beneficial in sports using momentum from form, and the momentum from static-active stretching strength, in an effort to propel the muscle into an extended range of motion not exceeding one’s static-passive stretching ability. |
Fitness log | A notebook used to record one’s fitness activities |
Etiquette | Rules governing socially acceptable behavior |
Force | The effort or tension generated in movement |
Isokinetic | Of or relating to muscular action with a constant rate of movement. |
Target Heart-Rate Zone | he minimum number of heartbeats in a given amount of time in order to reach the level of exertion necessary for cardiovascular fitness, specific to a person's age, gender, or physical fitness |
Agility | ability to move quickly and easily |
Balance | an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady |
Coordination | the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively |
Flexibility | the quality of bending easily without breaking |