Total Physical Response. Barmy methodology, in which the students act out instructions from the teacher. Still in vogue, so worth droning on about if you want to look keen.

Total peripheral resistance. The resistance to blood flow imposed by the arteries and arterioles of the peripheral (systemic) circulation; also called "peripheral resistance"

Total Physical Response. A language teaching technique based on the use of multiple modalities, especially physical activity. Physical activity is used to enhance retention of the target language.

Total Physical Response: an approach developed by J Asher, in which learners are not required to speak until they are ready. This may take days, weeks or even months. During this period learners listen and acquire language; understanding and comprehension are demonstrated through non- verbal, physical responses.

Total Physical Response. approach in which students respond with physical activity to increasingly complex teacher commands.