Physical Education Glossary chapter 3 and some of 4

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Aerobic

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Exercise in the presence of or using oxygen.

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Aerobic training zone

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The aerobic training zone allows the aerobic system to be trained. To define aerobic training zone: 1. Calculate maximum heart rate (220 bpm) minus age: 220-age. 2. Work at 60-80% of maximum heart rate.

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Agility

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The ability to move and change direction quickly whilst maintaining control.

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Altitude

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A geographical area (of land) which is over 2,000 m above sea level.

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Altitude training (traditional)

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Training at altitude where there is less oxygen. The body adapts by making more red blood cells to carry oxygen. The additional oxygen carrying red blood cells is an advantage for endurance athletes returning to sea level to compete.

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Altitude sickness

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Nausea caused by training at altitude.

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Anaerobic

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Working in the absence of enough or without oxygen.

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Balance

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The maintenance of the centre of mass over the base of support. Reference can be made to whilst static (still) or dynamic (whilst moving).

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Cardio-vascular endurance

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The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.

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Circuit training

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A series of exercise stations whereby periods of work are interspersed with periods of rest.