A2 — ElementarySports

Sports & Fitness

Learn vocabulary related to sports, exercise, and fitness. From common sports to gym equipment and training terminology.

18 words

Word List

Word	Phonetic	Part of Speech	Definition	Example
score	/skɔːr/	noun	The number of points won in a game or competition	The final score was 3-1 in favor of the home team.
coach	/koʊtʃ/	noun	A person who trains and instructs a sports team or individual athlete	The coach told the players to practice more before the big game.
warm up	/wɔːrm ʌp/	phrasal verb	To prepare your body for exercise by doing gentle movements	Always warm up before you start running to avoid injuries.
opponent	/əˈpoʊnənt/	noun	A person or team you compete against in a sport or game	She shook hands with her opponent after the tennis match.
championship	/ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/	noun	A competition to decide the best team or player in a sport	The national championship takes place in June every year.
stadium	/ˈsteɪdiəm/	noun	A large outdoor or indoor area where sports events are held	The stadium was packed with over 50,000 fans for the football match.
referee	/ˌrɛfəˈriː/	noun	An official who watches a game to make sure players follow the rules	The referee gave the player a yellow card for the foul.
stretch	/strɛtʃ/	verb	To extend your body or limbs to full length to improve flexibility	The yoga instructor asked us to stretch our arms above our heads.
tournament	/ˈtʊərnəmənt/	noun	A series of games or matches to determine an overall winner	Eight teams are competing in the basketball tournament this weekend.
equipment	/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/	noun	The tools, clothing, and items needed for a particular activity	You need special equipment for rock climbing, including a harness and ropes.
defeat	/dɪˈfiːt/	verb	To win against someone in a competition; also, the state of losing	Our team defeated the defending champions in the semifinal.
endurance	/ɪnˈdjʊərəns/	noun	The ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time	Marathon running requires a lot of endurance and mental strength.
spectator	/spɛkˈteɪtər/	noun	A person who watches a sports event or performance	Thousands of spectators cheered as the runners crossed the finish line.
injury	/ˈɪndʒəri/	noun	Physical damage to the body caused during sport or exercise	He missed the rest of the season because of a knee injury.
treadmill	/ˈtrɛdmɪl/	noun	A piece of exercise equipment for walking or running while staying in one place	She runs on the treadmill for thirty minutes every morning.
sprint	/sprɪnt/	verb	To run at full speed over a short distance	The athlete sprinted the last 100 meters to win the race.
draw	/drɔː/	noun	A result in a game where both teams have equal scores; a tie	The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
fitness	/ˈfɪtnəs/	noun	The condition of being physically healthy and strong	Regular exercise improves your overall fitness and well-being.

Flashcards

noun

score

/skɔːr/

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Definition

The number of points won in a game or competition

“The final score was 3-1 in favor of the home team.”

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