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Vocabulary Practice
I. Directions Choose the best definition for each term below. Write the
answers in the space provided. Then use the boxed letters to spell out a word
that completes the sentence in number 10 below.
exercise
sedentary
cool-down
physical fitness
flexibility
workout
hypothermia
aerobic exercise
sprain
overload
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an injury to the ligaments around a joint
the ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion
exercising at a level that’s beyond your regular daily activities
a purposeful activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive
the part of an exercise session that prepares your body to return to a resting state
the part of an exercise session when you are exercising at your highest peak
a dangerously low body temperature
includes all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period
of time
9. the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond
to unexpected demands
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10. Many teens live a way of life that involves too little physical activity—
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Chapter 12 Physical Activity and Fitness
Vocabulary Practice
(continued)
II. Directions The words listed below appear in Chapter 12 and are part of the
Academic Word List, which includes the 570 most common words found in academic texts. Read the definition of each word. In the space provided, write the
word from the list that best completes each sentence. Then write a new sentence that uses the word.
Word
element (12-2, p. 324)
evaluate (12-2, p. 325)
identify (12-4, p. 337)
overall (12-1, p. 319)
physical (12-1, p. 318)
Definition
a part of the whole
to determine or judge the value or worth of
to establish the identity of
including everything
relating to the body
activities will improve your health.
1. All kinds of
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2. You can use different tests to
each element of your fitness.
3. Aerobic exercise is the most important
cardiorespiratory endurance.
to building
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4. Varying the types of activities you do will help you maintain a basic level of
fitness without getting bored.
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minor and major.
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