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a system of exercises for your body and for controlling your breathing, used by people who want to become fitter or to relax

yoga

a period of physical exercise that you do to keep fit

workout

to be the most successful in a competition, race, battle, etc.

win

the sport or activity of skiing on water while being pulled by a fast boat

waterskiing

to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens

watch

to move or go somewhere by putting one foot in front of the other on the ground, but without running

walk

a game in which two teams of six players use their hands to hit a large ball backwards and forwards over a high net while trying not to let the ball touch the ground on their own side

volleyball

used to show that two teams or sides are against each other

versus

to teach a person or an animal the skills for a particular job or activity; to be taught in this way

train

a person who teaches people or animals to perform a particular job or skill well, or to do a particular sport

trainer

shoes that you wear for sports or as informal clothing

trainers / sneakers

a warm, loose pair of trousers and matching jacket worn for sports practice or as informal clothes

tracksuit

a piece of ground with a special surface for people, cars, etc. to have races or to drive on

track

a pesrn who plays tennis

tennis player

a game in which two or four players use rackets to hit a ball backwards and forwards across a net on a specially marked court

tennis

a group of people who play a particular game or sport against another group of people

team

a game played like tennis with bats and a small plastic ball on a table with a net across it

table tennis

an area of water that has been created for people to swim in

swimming pool

a piece of clothing worn for swimming

swimming costume / swimsuit

the sport or activity of move through water by moving your arms and legs, without touching the bottom

swimming

the sport of riding on waves while standing on a narrow board called a surfboard

surfing

a long narrow board used for surfing

surfboard

a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings

stadium

a game for two players, played in a court surrounded by four walls, using rackets and a small rubber ball

squash

a building where the public can go to play many different kinds of sports, swim, etc.

sports centre

activity that you do for pleasure and that needs physical effort or skill, usually done in a special area and according to fixed rules

sport

a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball which players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.

soccer / football

the sport of moving over snow on a snowboard

snowboarding

a long wide board that a person stands on to move over snow in the sport of snowboarding

snowboard

the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis

skiing

the sport or activity of moving on ice on skates

ice-skating

a short narrow board with small wheels at each end, which you stand on and ride as a sport

skateboard

the sport of shooting animals and birds with guns

shoot(ing)

the number of points, goals, etc. scored by each player or team in a game or competition

score

the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails

sailing

to travel on water using sails or an engine

sail

moving using your legs, going faster than when you walk

running

a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.

rugby

the sport or activity of riding horses

riding

a person who rides a horse, bicycle or motorcycle

rider

to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and control it as it moves

ride

a piece of sports equipment used for hitting the ball, etc. in the games of tennis, squash or badminton. It has an oval frame, with strings stretched across and down it.

racket

any sport that involves competing in races

racing

a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the faster or fastest

race

an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc.

prize

doing an activity or training regularly so that you can improve your skill

practice

an individual unit that adds to a score in a game or sports competition

point

to be involved in a game; to compete against somebody in a game

play

an area of ground specially prepared and marked for playing a sports game

pitch

material that is made of string or thread twisted or tied together, with small spaces in between

net

the sport of racing fast cars on a special track

motor-racing

a sports event where people or teams compete against each other

match

a sporting event in which people try to jump as far forward as possible after running up to a line

long jump

a group of sports teams who all play each other to earn points and find which team is best

league

a set of clothes and equipment that you use for a particular activity

kit

to hit something with your foot

kick

the activity of running slowly and steadily as a form of exercise

jogging

a game played on ice, in which players use long sticks to hit a hard rubber disc (called a puck) into the other team’s goal

ice hockey

the sport or activity of riding horses

horse-riding

a game played on a field by two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal.

hockey

a sporting event in which people try to jump over a high bar that is gradually raised higher and higher

high jump

physical exercises, often using special equipment, that develop and show the body’s strength and ability to move and bend easily, often done as a sport in competitions

gymnastics

a room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise, for example in a school

gym

a game played over a large area of ground using sticks with a special shape to hit a small hard ball into a series of 9 or 18 holes, using as few shots as possible

golf

a player whose job is to stop the ball from going into his or her own team’s goal

goalkeeper

a frame with a net into which players must kick or hit the ball in order to score a point

goal

a person who plays football, especially as a profession

football player / footballer

a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball that players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.

football / soccer

the state of being physically healthy and strong

fitness

the sport or business of catching fish

fishing

buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided to play and practice sport

sports facilities

the sport or activity of jumping into water with your head and arms first

diving

moving your body to music

dancing

a person who rides a bicycle

cyclist

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

cycling

a game played on grass by two teams of 11 players. Players score points (called runs) by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks, called stumps.

cricket

a place where games such as tennis and basketball are played

court

a person who takes part in a competition

competitor

an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something

competition

a person who trains a person or team in sport

coach

n organization for people who share an interest or do a sport or activity together

club

the sport or activity of climbing rocks or mountains

climbing

a room for changing clothes in, especially before playing sports

changing room

a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport

champion

to stop and hold a moving object or person, especially in your hands

catch

a sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, while wearing very large thick gloves

boxing

a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring

basketball

a game played especially in the US by two teams of nine players, using a bat and ball. Each player tries to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball.

baseball

a round object used for throwing, hitting or kicking in games and sports

ball

a game like tennis played by two or four people, usually indoors. Players hit a small light kind of ball, originally with feathers around it (= a shuttlecock) across a high net using a racket.

badminton

sports such as running, jumping and throwing that people compete in

athletics

a person who competes in sports

athlete

a piece of wood with a handle, made in various shapes and sizes, and used for hitting the ball in games such as baseball, cricket and table tennis

bat

a road vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet

bicycle / bike

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