Sport & Exercise

20 words

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   equipmentnoun/ɪˈkwɪp.mənt/

   the tools or objects needed for a particular activity, especially sport

   “The school bought new equipment for the football team.”

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   participationnoun/pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

   the act of taking part in something

   “Increased participation in school sports can improve students' health.”

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   performancenoun/pəˈfɔː.məns/

   how well someone does in an activity or task; in sport, the standard of a player or team

   “Her performance in the final match impressed the scouts.”

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   skillnoun/skɪl/

   an ability to do something well, often gained by practice

   “Good presentation skills help you get a higher score in Speaking.”

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   strengthnoun/strɛŋθ/

   physical power or the quality of being strong

   “After months of lifting weights he regained much of his strength.”

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   sedentaryadjective/ˈsedəntri/

   involving little physical activity; sitting for long periods

   “Many modern jobs are quite sedentary.”

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   sponsornoun / verb/ˈspɒn.sər/

   a person or organization that gives money or support to an event, activity, or person; to give such support

   “The tournament is sponsored by a global brand.”

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   nutritionnoun/njuːˈtrɪʃən/

   the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

   “Good nutrition in early childhood is essential for development.”

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   obesitynoun/əʊˈbiː.sɪ.ti/

   the condition of being very overweight in a way that is unhealthy

   “Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern in many countries.”

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    professionaladjective / noun/prəˈfɛʃən(ə)l/

    relating to a job requiring special training or someone who earns money from a particular activity

    “She became a professional tennis player at eighteen.”

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    recreationnoun/ˌrɛk.rɪˈeɪ.ʃən/

    activities done for enjoyment, relaxation or fun, often in free time

    “Public parks offer space for recreation and informal sports.”

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    strategynoun/ˈstrætədʒi/

    a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim

    “Time-management strategies help students finish essays on time.”

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    medalnoun/ˈmɛd(ə)l/

    a small metal disc given as an award for achievement, especially in sports

    “She won a gold medal at the international tournament.”

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    staminanoun/ˈstæmɪnə/

    the physical or mental energy that allows you to do something for a long time

    “Long-distance runners need great stamina.”

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    pacenoun / verb/peɪs/

    the speed at which something happens or is done; to control or set that speed

    “Keep a steady pace during the run to avoid burning out.”

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    rehabilitationnoun/ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

    the process of helping someone recover skills, health, or function after illness or injury

    “After the accident he spent months in rehabilitation to relearn walking.”

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    flexibilitynoun/ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti/

    the ability to bend easily without breaking; the willingness or ability to change or be changed

    “Yoga improves flexibility and reduces muscle tension.”

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    balancenoun / verb/ˈbæləns/

    the ability to keep steady or to keep different things in the correct proportions

    “Yoga helps improve balance and core strength.”

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    opponentnoun/əˈpəʊnənt/

    someone you compete against in a game, sport, argument or election

    “In the semi-final she played a tough opponent and won in three sets.”

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    rivalrynoun/ˈraɪvəlri/

    the ongoing competition or hostility between two people, groups, or organisations

    “The rivalry between the two universities fuels some of the most exciting matches.”