Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Athletic performance refers to an individual's ability and proficiency in sports or physical activities. It encompasses factors such as strength, speed, endurance, coordination, and skill level.
Related terms
Physical Fitness: The overall health and well-being related to one's ability to perform physical activities.
Abilities that involve movement and coordination, such as running, jumping, throwing, or kicking.
Performance Enhancing Drugs: Substances used to improve athletic performance illegally or unethically. Examples include anabolic steroids or blood doping.