athletism

/ˈæθlɪtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The quality or habit of being an athlete; skill or proficiency in physical contests or games.

“The school’s emphasis on athletism has led to a number of state championships in the past few years.”

2. noun

The theory and practice of training athletes for competition.

“The coach has been studying the principles of athletism to develop a winning strategy for the upcoming season.”

Synonyms

  • athleticism
  • athletics

Antonyms

  • laziness
  • sedentary