GLOSSARY

cautious (KAW-shuhss)—if you are cautious, you try to avoid mistakes or danger

courage (KUR-ij)—bravery or fearlessness

dangerous (DAYN-jur-uhss)—not safe

energy (EN-ur-jee)—strength to do things

freestyle (FREE-stile)—in swimming, any front stroke

jock (JOK)—a slang term for an athlete

pace (PAYSS)—rate of speed. If you are told to pace yourself, you are being told to keep a steady rate of speed and not use all of your energy right away.

paramedic (pa-ruh-MED-ik)—an emergency medical worker

rhythm (RITH-uhm)—a regular beat

sprint (SPRINT)—a fast race over a short distance

stroke (STROHK)—a method of moving in swimming