Lesson 1 Book 2

stretch

• To extend one's limbs or muscles.

• To contract one's muscles tightly.

• To remain in a fixed position without movement.

• To bend one's body in a circular motion.

gymnast

• A person who practices gymnastics.

• An athlete who competes in swimming.

• A dancer who performs ballet.

• A coach who trains athletes.

exercises

• Physical activities to improve fitness.

• Activities that require no physical effort.

• Leisure activities for relaxation.

• Mental tasks to enhance cognitive skills.

vault

• An event in gymnastics where athletes jump over a raised platform.

• A type of dance performance.

• A weightlifting competition.

• A form of artistic painting.

coach

• A person who trains and instructs athletes.

• A type of sports equipment used in training.

• A strategy for improving athletic performance.

• A physical location where sports are played.

homework

• Assignments given to students to be completed outside of class.

• Tasks that students complete during class hours.

• Extra credit work assigned to students for better grades.

• Group projects that require collaboration among students.