Across
- 2. The study of the mechanical aspects of human movement in sports.
- 4. The process of muscle growth due to strength training.
- 8. Mental and physical toughness that helps athletes overcome setbacks.
- 12. The science of designing sports equipment and environments to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
- 18. Exercises designed to increase power and explosiveness by using quick, explosive movements.
- 19. The maximum rate at which an athlete’s body can use oxygen during intense exercise.
- 22. The ability to sustain prolonged physical activity.
- 23. A sport that involves exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, and coordination.
- 25. The sport of shooting arrows with a bow.
- 26. Management A strategy used to prevent overtraining and optimize athletic performance.
- 28. When a player scores three goals in a single game, commonly in soccer or hockey.
- 29. Ethical behavior and fair play in sports.
Down
- 1. Exercise A type of strength training where muscles contract without movement, like planks.
- 3. The way air moves around objects, important in sports like cycling and skiing.
- 5. Throw An unopposed attempt to score in basketball after a foul.
- 6. The body’s ability to sense its position and movement, crucial for balance and coordination.
- 7. The study of human movement, applied in sports science and rehabilitation.
- 9. The ability to move quickly and easily, essential for sports like tennis and basketball.
- 10. A person who coaches athletes.
- 11. The last match of a competition.
- 13. A training strategy that divides an athlete’s schedule into different phases for peak performance.
- 14. A sport played on ice or grass, where players try to hit a puck or ball into the opponent’s goal.
- 15. The illegal use of performance-enhancing substances in sports.
- 16. Skills The ability to coordinate cognitive and physical functions in sports.
- 17. A move in basketball where a player keeps one foot in place while rotating the other to change direction.
- 20. Threshold The point during exercise when the body shifts from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism.
- 21. and Field A collection of athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing.
- 24. A practice game or simulation, often used in football and basketball.
- 27. An event where participants compete against each other.
- 30. A punishment for violating the rules.
