Sports Vocabulary
What sport uses a bat and a ball and has bases?
Baseball
Who is the famous Argentinian soccer player known for playing with Inter Miami?
Messi
What equipment do you need to play soccer?
Ball, cleats, goalposts
What is it called when a player scores in soccer?
Goal
What is the most important drink for athletes?
Water
What do we call a person who plays tennis?
Tennis player
Who won many Olympic gold medals in swimming for the USA?
Michael Phelps
What do you wear to protect your head in cycling?
Helmet
What is the action of starting a basketball game?
Tip-off / Jump ball
What meal is important before a workout?
Healthy breakfast
What sport includes a net, a ball, and teams of six?
Volleyball
Who is the tennis player famous for 23 Grand Slam titles? (Shes a Woman)
Serena Williams
What gear do boxers wear to protect their hands?
Boxing gloves
In volleyball, what action is used to begin the game?
Serve
What is the best way to improve flexibility?
Stretching
What sport is played on ice with skates and a puck?
Ice hockey
Who is the basketball player known as “King James”?
LeBron James
What kind of shoes are used for running?
Running shoes / Sneakers
"What happens if a player other than the goalie touches the ball in the goal area?"
You get a penalty
How many hours of sleep should athletes get?
7–9 hours
Name the sport that combines swimming, cycling, and running.
Triathlon
Who is the Jamaican sprinter known as the fastest man alive?
Usain Bolt
What protective gear is used in American football?
Pads and helmet
What is the term for stopping the ball with your hands in soccer?
Save
Name one mental health benefit of doing physical activity.
Stress relief / Better mood / Mental focus