B1 Different types of sports clothing and equipment for participation
Lots of diff erent clothing and equipment is used in sport and physical activities.
Clothing
Sports clothing performs a number of diff erent roles. Clothes for each sport or activity are chosen for a range of reasons.
Body temperature
Shorts and a vest or T-shirt are often worn to expose the legs and arms. This keeps people cool, as exercise makes people warm.
However some sports in cold conditions need the arms and legs covered. For example: • wetsuits used in triathlons and windsurfi ng • body suits used in skiing
Intro
With a partner, write down the sports clothes that you have used in PE at school.
Weather
Waterproof layers might be needed in very wet conditions. For example, a waterproof running jacket.