AQA GCSE Physical Education key terms

A compact bone, such as a carpal in the wrist, that enables finer controlled movement.

A response of the body experienced within 36 hours after exercise.

Memory that briefly holds information about the current situation or events that have just happened.

An unintended effect of a medicine, which may be harmful or unpleasant.

The framework of bones that supports the body, protects organs and works with muscles to allow movement.

A learned action or behaviour that brings about a predetermined result with maximum certainty and minimum time and energy.

The categorisation of sporting skills along continua according to features such as decision making, environmental influence, pacing and muscle groups used.

Rehearsing movements or techniques needed in a particular sport before performing them in training or competition.

A sporting goal that is specific, measurable, accepted, realistic and time-bound, giving a clear focus for improvement.

Comparing a performer’s or team’s performance with that of other individuals or teams.

Wellbeing involving positive relationships, support from others and having essential needs such as food, shelter and clothing met.

Online platforms where users can create and share content and interact with others, such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

A person's social and economic position, associated with factors such as income, education and occupation.

A classification of human body shape or physique as ectomorphic, mesomorphic or endomorphic. People often combine characteristics of these types.

A feature of a target that states exactly which skill or aspect of sporting performance needs to improve.

The particular fitness qualities a performer needs to meet the demands of their sport, such as strength for rugby tackling.

Matching training to the demands of the sport and performer, including the fitness components, movements, muscles and energy systems used.

A person who watches a sporting event, either in person or through media coverage.

The ability to move the body, or a body part, quickly.

A graph showing changes in breathing volume over time.

A business that provides money or other support to a performer, team or sport in return for benefits such as publicity.

Support provided to a performer, team, sport or event, such as money, equipment or facilities, in return for promoting the sponsor.

An acronym for the principles of training: specificity, progressive overload, reversibility and tedium.

Playing by the written and unwritten rules and within the spirit of a sport, showing fairness, respect and graciousness in victory or defeat.

A person who supervises a weight lift, checks technique and helps if the lifter struggles.

The ability to sustain physical effort over time.

The ability to hold a body part in a static position, with muscle length staying the same.