A glossary of keywords
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agility |
Agility means to change the position of the body with speed and control.
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To examine in detail in order to discover meaning and/or essential features is to analyse.
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balance |
The ability to create equilibrium when stationary or moving through the coordinated actions of our sensory functions is known as balance.
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challenge |
Something that by its nature or character requires special effort and is demanding is a challenge.
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competent |
Being competent means having suitable or sufficient skill, knowledge and experience.
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competitive |
Competitive sport is usually played or participated in between two or more persons or teams striving for the common goal of winning.
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complex |
Tactics, strategies or techniques and skills might be complex and should be encouraged to develop.
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control |
To control is to show restraint or direction over someone or something.
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cooperative |
Cooperative physical activities utilise behaviours demonstrated by individuals working together towards a shared goal.
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coordination |
Coordination shows the ability to control the movement of the body in cooperation with the body's sensory functions.
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core |
The competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities require core movement.
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excel |
To do very well or be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity is to excel at it.
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expert |
To be an expert is to possess specialist skill or knowledge in some particular field.
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respect |
Fairness and respect can be developed in sport by recognising and accommodating the different abilities of one's peers; celebrating others' successes and recognising others' contributions.
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flexibility |
Flexibility - the range of movement possible at a joint.
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strength |
Strength shows the ability of a muscle or muscle group to overcome resistance.
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sustained |
To keep up or keep going is a sustained behaviour of physical activity.
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tactic |
Tactics used in sports require a particular method used or selected to achieve something.
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technique |
Players select different techniques for performing skills on the basis of personal preference, effectiveness and situation.
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strategy |
A strategy is an intended or chosen plan to achieve a particular purpose.
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