OCR GCSE Physical Education key terms

The training method selected to meet a performer’s fitness needs.

A condition in which the body does not use insulin effectively, causing difficulty controlling blood glucose levels.

The forearm bone on the little-finger side when the palms face forwards.

The redistribution of blood flow during exercise so that working muscles receive more blood and less goes to less immediately active organs.

The narrowing of blood vessels, restricting blood flow through them.

The widening of blood vessels, allowing increased blood flow through them.

A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.

The movement of air into and out of the lungs.

A lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood out of the heart.

Spoken instructions or explanations that help a performer understand how to carry out a skill.

One of the bones forming the vertebral column, or spine. The plural is vertebrae.

Information shown to a performer, such as a demonstration, video or diagram of a skill.

An organic nutrient needed in small amounts to support normal body functions and health.

A routine performed before exercise to prepare the body for physical activity.

Exercise in which the feet and legs support the body’s weight, such as walking or running.

Training that uses weights or resistance to develop muscular strength or muscular endurance.

A feeling or mental state of being contented, happy and healthy.

A determination to win that can become a win-at-all-costs attitude, placing success above fair play.