Unit 1, Sports Flashcards
Athlete
Someone who is good at sports such as running, jumping or throwing things.
Athletics
The sports which include running, jumping and throwing
Basket
The name for the net in basketball
Basketball
A game in which two teams try to win points by throwing a ball through a high net
Bat
A piece of wood used to hit the ball in some sports
Bike
Bicycle
Board
A flat object or surface used for a particular purpose
Boot
A shoe that covers the whole foot and part of the leg
Champion
A person or animal that wins a competition
Changing room
A room where you change into clothes to do sport
Cycling
The activity of riding a bicycle
Cyclist
Someone who rides a bicycle
Equipment
A tool or object used for an activity or purpose
Field
An area of grass where you can play a sport
Football
A game in which two teams of players kick a round ball and try to score goals; the ball used for
this game
Footballer
Someone who plays football, especially as their job
Goalkeeper
The player in a sport such as football who tries to stop the ball going into the goal
Gym
A building with equipment for doing exercises