6th Grade PE Vocab Study Guide

6th Grade PE Vocabulary

Aerobic - Energy made with oxygen. Dominates light/moderate exercise

Anaerobic - Energy made without oxygen. Dominates intense exercise           

Endurance - Sustaining energy for extended periods of time    

Agility - Movement that requires change of direction

Strength - The amount of force applied to something (lifting, pulling, pushing, etc.)

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

Coordination - Moving the body with balance and rhythm, smooth movement, opposite of clumsy

Flexibility - Range of motion of joints and muscles

Power - Strength and speed combining in a burst of energy

Metabolism - How well the body uses food to supply energy to the body

Muscle Contraction - The lengthening and shortening of a muscle (eccentric and concentric phases)

Body Composition - Lean mass compared to fat mass

Health - The overall feeling of wellness incorporating physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Detoxification - Ridding the body of metabolic waste/toxins.

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

Micronutrients - Nutrients required by the body in small quantities (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients)

Macronutrients - Nutrients required by the body in large quantities (proteins, carbohydrates, fats)

Cardiovascular System – System involving the heart and blood vessels

Reaction Time - The amount of time it takes to respond to a signal

Balance – Stability; being in a position to avoid falling

Athletic Position - A position that allows one to move and react with ease, knees bent, feet apart, weight on the balls of the feet

Immune System - The body’s system that fights off pathogens and disease

Endorphins - Neurotransmitters the body releases during exercise that give one a sense of pleasure or well-being

BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) - Substance released in the brain in response to exercise to rejuvenate and repair the brain

Interval Training - Training that includes bouts of high intensity exercise (anaerobic) mixed with bouts of low intensity (aerobic) exercise. It can be done with only two exercises.

Circuit Training – Total body training that involves three or more exercises performed with very little rest in between.

Stress Management - Controlling pressures in your life to prevent health damage

Resistance Training - Training that involves muscle contraction under a load

Work Ethic – The amount of effort and determination you display

Leadership - Setting an excellent example in personal character