nonathletes
Those who watch
Nonathletes are people who don't participate in sports or athletic activities.
The term usually appears in contexts comparing physical characteristics or health outcomes between those who exercise regularly and those who don't: The study measured cardiovascular fitness in athletes versus nonathletes.
Not currently functioning
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
- deskboundConfined to office work
- unfitNot suited for purpose
- idleWithout activity or purpose
sluggish · lethargic · indolent · stationary · bedridden · homebound · screentime · bookworm
Lacking learned skills
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
- uncoordinatedLacking physical grace
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
unpracticed · unfit · deconditioned · unranked · amateur · nonplayer · benchwarmer
Recreational pursuit enthusiasts
- enthusiastsPeople deeply into something
- weekendersBrief leisure travelers
- dabblersThose who engage superficially
- amateursNonprofessional participants
inactive
Not currently functioning
idle · sluggish · lethargic · indolent · stationary · bedridden · homebound · screentime · bookworm · gamer
untrained
Lacking learned skills
- inexperiencedLacking practical knowledge
- uncoordinatedLacking physical grace
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
awkward · unpracticed · unfit · deconditioned · unranked · amateur · nonplayer · benchwarmer
hobbyists
Recreational pursuit enthusiasts
- enthusiastsPeople deeply into something
- weekendersBrief leisure travelers
- dabblersThose who engage superficially
amateurs · beginners · novices · intramural
nonathletesathletes
Sports competitors
jocks · sportspeople · sportsmen · sportswomen · players