Across
- 1. Internal drive to succeed in fitness.
- 2. The BMI measures mass relative to height.
- 6. Decreasing the angle between two bones.
- 7. Joint of a finger.
- 10. The state of being in good health.
- 12. Body type characterized by a lean build.
- 13. Rapid, uncontrolled movements in lifting.
- 14. Connects muscle to bone.
- 15. How hard a person exercises.
- 16. Bone in the forearm opposite the thumb.
- 19. Increase in muscle size.
- 24. Mineral essential for bone health.
- 27. Minerals in blood that carry electric charges.
- 29. Training involving alternating work and rest.
- 31. Swedish for "speed play" training.
- 35. Speed in a specific direction.
- 36. Replacing fluids lost through sweat.
- 37. Chemical released in the brain during exercise.
- 38. Substances like vitamins and minerals.
- 40. Moving a limb away from the midline of the body.
- 42. Abdominal muscles on the side of the torso.
- 45. Excessive outward curvature of the spine (slouching).
- 46. The study of forces that cause motion.
- 50. Forearm bone on the thumb side.
- 51. Sport involving balance, strength, and flexibility.
- 57. A race of 26.2 miles.
- 58. Principle of pushing the body beyond its normal limits.
- 60. System providing the body’s framework.
- 62. How often you exercise per week.
- 63. Connects bone to bone.
- 65. Excessive loss of body water.
- 67. Being "in the ____" (peak mental focus).
- 68. A single complete movement of an exercise.
- 71. Acid that builds up in muscles during intense bursts.
- 72. Units of energy in food.
- 74. Organic compounds like A, C, and D.
- 76. The largest muscle in the human body (buttocks).
- 78. Leader of the offensive team in Football.
- 81. The heart rate range for optimal training.
- 83. Contraction where muscle length changes (e.g., a curl).
- 88. High-intensity exercise without oxygen.
- 89. The ability to change direction quickly.
- 90. Short for exercises that improve heart health.
- 94. Gas inhaled to fuel muscles.
- 95. The lowering phase of a lift.
- 96. Exercise focusing on the upper abdominals.
- 97. The kneecap.
- 98. Contraction where muscle length doesn't change.
Down
- 1. Process by which the body converts food to energy.
- 3. To move a ball by bouncing or small kicks.
- 4. Having a BMI below 18.5.
- 5. Muscle on the front of the upper arm.
- 6. Muscle fibers used for powerful bursts.
- 8. A light spear thrown in track and field.
- 9. The "Gluteus ____."
- 11. Lower chamber of the heart.
- 17. (Trick PE question) Plant tissue, but often confused with human "Xiphoid" process.
- 18. Device used to count steps.
- 20. Time allowed for muscles to heal.
- 21. Core exercise held in a push-up position.
- 22. A type of stretching involving bouncing (often discouraged).
- 23. The act of driving or pushing forward.
- 25. Where two bones meet.
- 26. Moving from one exercise station to another.
- 28. The shoulder muscle.
- 30. Muscle on the back of the upper arm.
- 32. A strong dislike for a specific activity.
- 33. Shaking of muscles during fatigue.
- 34. Gentle activity to prepare muscles for work.
- 39. An official in baseball or cricket.
- 41. A common rule violation in soccer and hockey.
- 43. Exercise requiring free oxygen.
- 44. Conduct that is unfair or disrespectful.
- 47. Increasing the angle between bones.
- 48. Obstacles in a track race.
- 49. Type of jump measuring explosive power.
- 52. Support for the cranium.
- 53. Large four-part muscle on the front of the thigh.
- 54. Nutrient responsible for muscle repair.
- 55. Chest muscles.
- 56. Running at full speed for short distances.
- 59. Lowering hips from a standing position.
- 61. Staying power during long physical activity.
- 64. Training for a specific goal or sport.
- 66. Fitness program involving dance and aerobic elements.
- 69. The body's primary fuel source during exercise.
- 70. Surface used for floor exercises.
- 73. The lower region of the spine.
- 75. A person's manner of walking or running.
- 77. Ability to sustain prolonged physical effort.
- 79. The shin bone.
- 80. Practice involving breath control and postures.
- 82. Resistance used in strength training.
- 84. Muscle group on the back of the thigh.
- 85. Total amount of work (sets x reps).
- 86. Flexibility is measured by ____ of motion.
- 87. Martial art focused on grappling.
- 91. Force of a body hitting the ground.
- 92. Toward the side of the body.
- 93. To give way under physical pressure.