Edexcel GCSE Physical Education key terms

The food and drink a person regularly consumes.

Material from plant foods that is not digested and helps food and waste move through the digestive system.

The net movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

A physical or mental impairment that can affect everyday activities. Its effect on participation depends partly on the activity and the support and adaptations available.

An injury in which a bone is forced out of its normal position at a joint.

Practice of a skill with planned rest intervals between attempts or groups of attempts.

A drug that increases urine production, causing water loss. Performers may misuse it to reduce body mass quickly or try to mask other drugs.

Movement at the ankle that brings the foot and toes upwards towards the shin.

Movement at the ankle that brings the foot and toes upwards, towards the shin.

Movement at the ankle that brings the foot and toes upwards towards the shin.

Stretching through controlled movement rather than holding one position.

The force applied to move a lever; in the body, muscles provide the effort.

The distance from the fulcrum to the point where the effort acts.

Raising and supporting an injured area, ideally at or above heart level, to help reduce swelling.

Sport performed at the highest competitive levels, such as international or top-level professional competition.

A person's wellbeing in relation to their feelings, their view of themselves and their ability to cope with everyday pressures.

Chemicals released in the body during physical activity that can help improve mood and reduce feelings of tension.

The ability to continue working over time without tiring.

The relationship between energy taken in through food and drink and total energy used by the body.

A state in which energy expenditure is greater than energy intake.

The total energy used for bodily functions, everyday movement and exercise.

The total energy consumed through food and drink.

A state in which energy intake is greater than energy expenditure.

A hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. Misusing synthetic EPO can increase the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity.

A shared ethnic background or identity associated with features such as ancestry, cultural traditions and history. Ethnicity is not the same as religion.

An accepted convention or unwritten rule in a sport, such as shaking hands with opponents after a match.

An evidence-based judgement that weighs strengths and limitations to assess effectiveness.

Physical activity you do to keep or improve your health or fitness, as opposed to competitive sport.