The participant as an individual Flashcards
(35 cards)
Define ‘Flexibility’
the range of movement around a joint
Define ‘Physiology’
the functions and processes of the human body
Define ‘Peak’
at your very best - the best prepared period for you to be able to perform
Define ‘Inclusion’
a policy that no one should experience barriers to learning as a result of their disability, heritage, gender, special educational need, ethnicity, social group, sexual orientation, race or culture.
Define ‘Equestrian’
relating to horseback riding or horseback trails
Define ‘Physique’
The form, size and development of a persons body
Define ‘Metabolic’
The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within us
Define ‘Power’
the combination of speed and strength
Define ‘Maximal strength’
the greatest amount of weight that can be lifted in one go
Define ‘Culture’
the ideas, customs and social behaviours of a particular people or society
Define ‘Fast’ (in relation to culture)
to eat only certain types of food or to reduce food intake
Define ‘Devout’
devoted or dedicated to.
Define ‘Gender’
the state of being male or female
Define ‘Hijab’
a head covering that must be worn in public by some Muslim women
Define ‘Body composition’
the percentage of body weight that is fat, muscle and bone
Define ‘Musculature’
the system or arrangement of muscles on a body
Define ‘Somatotypes’
different body types based on shape, most commonly Endomorph, Mesomorph and Ectomorph
Define ‘Trunk’
the middle part of your body (midsection)
Define ‘Dehydration’
The rapid loss of water from the body
Define ‘Landscape’
The aspect of the land characteristic of a particular region
Define ‘Risk’
the possibility of suffering harm, loss or danger
Define ‘Challenge’
a test of your ability or resources in a demanding situation
Define ‘Competitive’
an activity that involves some form of contest, rivalry or game
Define ‘Recreational’
any form of play, amusement or relaxation performed as games, sports or hobbies