Sports Science Words and Definitions

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intrinsic reward
Something that gives a person an individual or internal satisfaction derived from doing something well.
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Fast
To eat only certain types of food or reduce intake of food.
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Athlete's Foot
A fungal infection between the toes.
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Kickers
Protective hocky footwear that fits over boots.
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laps
The number of times each set of stations is performed.
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Blood pressure
The force of the circulating blood on the walls of the artieries
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Dehydration
The rapid loss of water from the body.
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Dilated
Enlarged, expanded or widened.
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Feedback
information received as a basis for improvement.
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Gender
The particular sex of an individual.
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Fitness
Good health or good condition, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition.
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Exercise
Activity that requires physical or mental exertion, especially when performed to develop or maintain fitness.
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Movement Time
How quickly a performer can carry out an actual movement
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Physique
The form, size and development of a person's body.
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Metabolic
The whole rate of biochemical processes that occur within us.
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Aerodynamic
Shaped to reduce the drag of air passing over it.
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Motivation
Your drive to succeed and desire and energy to achieve something.
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Origin
The end of the muscle attached to a fixed bone.
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Peer Group Pressure
Where the peer group will attempt to persuade an individual to follow their lead.
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Knowledge of Performance
This relates to how well the performance was carried out rather than just the end result.
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Maximal Strength
The greatest amount of weight that can be lifted in one go.
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Power
The combination of speed and strength.
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Peer Group
People of the same age and status as you.
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Landscape
The aspect of the land characteristic of a particular region.
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Leisure Industry
Any provider that provides opportunities for people in their available leisure time.
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Insertion
The end of the muscle attached to the bone which it moves.
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General Fitness
A state of general good health and to be able to carry out activities as a relatively low level.
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Knowledge of Results
This is a form of terminal feedback at the end of a performance and could be as simple as winning or losing.
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Logo
The badge or emblem that a company uses as the representation of the company name.
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Flexibility
The range of movement around a joint.
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Heart Rate
The number of times your heart beats in one minute, which is one contraction and relaxation of the heart.
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Local Muscular Fatigue
When a muscle or group of muscles is unable to carry on contracting and movement stops.
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Plateauing
Where progress seems to halt without a training programmeand it takes some time to move on to the next level.
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Legislation
Laws, rules or regulations that are legally enforced.
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Performance Enhancing Drugs
A type of unlawful drug that can help to improve sporting performance.
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The Kneecap
Patella
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Eccentric
When the muscle gradually lengthens and returns to its normal length and shape.
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Accredited
A recognised standard of an award leading on to a higher learning level.
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Articulation
A moveable joint between inflexible parts of the body.
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Mentors
Influential, trusted and experienced advisors.
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Periodisation
The different parts of a training programme.
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Bronchitis
Inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs.
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Legacy Commitment
A plan to harness the enthusiasm generated by the London 2012 Olympic Games and to ensure that it continues.
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Exemplar
A Particularly good example or model of how something should be performed.
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Lactic Acid
A mild poison and waste product of anareobic respiration.
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Open Sport
An activity that allows both amateurs and professionals to compete together.
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Minority Sports
Lesser known sports with lower participation levels
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Basal Metabolic Rate
The minimum rate of energy required to keep all of the life processes of the body maintained when it is at rest.
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Nutrients
The substances that make up food.
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Glycogen
The form of carbohydrate storage, which is converted into glucoseas needed by the body to satisfy its energy needs.
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Endorse
Giving approval or support to something.
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Aerobic Exercise
Exercise carried out using a supply of oxygen.
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Body Image
A Personal concept of your own physical appearance.
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Competitive
An activity that involves some form of contest, rivalry or game.
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Concentric
When the muscle shortens (it also tends to bulge such as biceps inthe arm.)
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Equestrian
Relating to horseback riding or horseback riders.
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MHR
Maximum heart rate (220-age)
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Body Compostion
The percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone.
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Challenge
A test of your ability or resources in demanding situations.
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Gaseous Exchange
The process where oxygen is taken in from the air and exchanged for carbon dioxide.
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Intercostal Muscles
Abdominal muscles between the ribs which assist in the process of breathing.
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Physiology
The functions and processes of a persons body.
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Fit
Frequency, intensity, time are ways to make the body work harder.
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Joint
A connection point between two bones where movement occurs.
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Musculature
The system or arrangement of muscles in the body.
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Low Impact
Not strenuous with little or no impact on the joints.
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Peak
At you very best - the best prepared period for you to be able to play.
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Overload
Making the body work harder than normal in order to improve it.
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Muscular Tone
Where tension remains in a muscle, even when it is at rest.
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Calorie
A unit that measures heat or energy production in the body.
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To eat only certain types of food or reduce intake of food.

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Fast

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A fungal infection between the toes.

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Protective hocky footwear that fits over boots.

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The number of times each set of stations is performed.

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