Spelling Challenge 7PE

Week beginning – Monday 16th June 2014

Exercise

An activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.

To maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly.Can you put the word ‘exercise’ intoa sentence?

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StretchTo straighten or extend one's body or a part of one's body to its full length, typically so as to tighten one's muscles or in order to reach something.It is important to stretch before participating in any form of exercise.

Can you put the word ‘stretch’ into a sentence?

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CompeteTo take part in a contest.

I will compete in a forthcoming match; hopefully we will win.

Can you put the word ‘compete’ into a sentence?

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MuscleA band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the bodyMuscle is heavier than fat.Can you put the word ‘muscle’ into a sentence?

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StriveTo make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

I always strive to be the best.

Can you put the word ‘strive’ into a sentence?

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PulseA rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck.My pulse increases as I exercise.

Can you put the word ‘pulse’ into a sentence?

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AerobicRelating to exercise taken to improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.Aerobic respiration improves the efficiency of blood circulation.Can you put the word ‘aerobic’ into a sentence?

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LigamentA short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint.I pulled a ligament playing rugby.

Can you put the word ‘ligament’ into a sentence?

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Personal bestThe best time or score ever achieved by a sports player in a particular event.

I am hoping to beat my personal best of 6 metres in long jump this season.

Can you put the word ‘personal best’ into a sentence?

Trampoline

For my birthday, I want a trampoline so that I can practise in my back garden.

Can you put the word ‘trampoline’ into a sentence?

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Do you understand all of this week’s words?

Can you use any of them in your lessons this week?

Do you achieve 10 out of 10 each week?

How could you help your peers who do not yet achieve a score

of 10?Do your form calculate your form average every week?