3rd Grade Vocab Study Guide

3rd Grade PE Vocabulary

Walking - Moving one foot in front of the other at a “slow” speed

Jogging - Striding at a “medium” speed     

Running - Striding at a “fast” speed           

Jumping - Launching and landing on two feet

Hopping - Launching and landing on one foot

Skipping - Hopping one time on the left foot and then one time on the right foot, and repeating

Galloping - Striding forward while keeping the feet in a split stance (one foot forward, one foot back)

Crawling - Moving the body with hands and feet on the ground

Shuffling - Sideways movement keeping the knees bent and feet apart

Healthy - Feeling well, physically, mentally, and emotionally

Energy - Something the body makes that allows it to move and work hard

Fitness - The body’s overall physical performance (strength, endurance, speed, etc.)

Strength - The amount of force one can apply to something; the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry something

Speed - The time it takes the body to move from point “A” to point “B”

Mood - Emotional Health

Body Control - The ability to perform movements safely amongst other students; not bumping into others when moving

Sportsmanship -Treating all competitors with respect & kindness, playing fairly, and enjoying the game whether you win or lose

Effort - The amount of energy a student puts into a task

Focus - Concentration, listening, paying attention

Offense - Trying to score points

Defense - Trying to prevent the other team from scoring points

Violation - Breaking a rule accidentally (not on purpose)

Dribbling - Moving an object with hands or feet while maintaining control

Warm-up - The beginning exercises/movements involved in a PE class

Shooting - The act of moving a ball into a net to score points

Cheating –Breaking a rule on purpose to gain an advantage

Scoring - Keeping track of points to decide on a winner

Passing - Moving a ball/puck to a teammate, sharing the ball/puck

Teamwork - Working together to achieve success

Goal - Something a person wants to accomplish over a period of time; a personal best