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P.E
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04/29/2016

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Term
Ability
Definition
Inherited traits that determine an individual’s potential to learn or
a skill level.
Term
Adaptability
Definition
the ability to change with ease
Term
Adrenaline
Definition
Natural hormone released to speed up heart rate.
Term
Aerobic
Definition
With oxygen. when the exercise is not too strenuous that your heart cannot supply enough blood containing oxygen to all of your working muscles. it is slow and steady exercise in the presence of oxygen.
Term
Aerobic Equation - LEARN IT...
Definition
glucose + oxygen → energy + carbon dioxide + water
Term
Aerobic training zone
Definition
The aerobic training zone allows the aerobic system to be trained. work this out by using these 2 steps...
1. Calculate maximum heart rate (220 bpm) minus
age: 220-age
2. Work at 60-80% of maximum heart rate.
Term
Agression
Definition
A deliberate attempt to harm or injure another person.
Term
Agility
Definition
The ability to change direction at speed whilst maintaining control.
Term
Agonist
Definition
Muscle or group responsible for the movement.
Term
Altitude
Definition
A prime area of land which is at/more than 2000m above sea level. The higher the altitude, the less oxygen.
Term
Altitude training
Definition
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.
Term
Altitude training
Definition
Sickness caused by training at altitude
Term
Alveoli
Definition
air sacs in the lungs
Term
Anaerobic
Definition
Without oxygen. When exercise duration is short and at high intensity, the heart
and lungs cannot supply blood and oxygen to muscles as fast as the respiring
cells need them.
Term
The anaerobic equation - LEARN IT
Definition
glucose → energy + lactic acid.
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